rising

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Rise Source: opted

2. a. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon. Source: opted

3. a. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character. Source: opted

4. a. Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation. Source: opted

5. prep. More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. Source: opted

6. n. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense). Source: opted

7. n. That which rises; a tumor; a boil. Source: opted

8. adj. advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status Source: wordnet

9. adj. sloping upward Source: wordnet

10. adj. coming to maturity Source: wordnet

11. adj. newly come into prominence Source: wordnet

12. n. a movement upward; rise above the ground Source: wordnet

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