CEFR A2

rising

adjective

Meaning

Increasing in amount, level, or intensity.

Examples

The company reported rising profits this quarter.
There is a rising concern about the impact of climate change.

Synonyms: increasing, growing, escalating, mounting

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rising (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

Definition

Increasing in amount, level, or intensity.

Examples

The company reported rising profits this quarter.
There is a rising concern about the impact of climate change.
The rising cost of living is making it difficult for many families.

How to Use rising

rising to (prepositional phrase): Moving upward towards a specific point or level. — "The balloon was rising to the sky."
rising from (prepositional phrase): Originating or emerging from a particular place or source. — "A sense of hope was rising from the community's efforts."

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