rise

To move to a higher position.

• The sun rises in the east.
• Steam rose from the hot soup.
• The balloon had risen above the trees.

How to use it: rise above something (Smoke rose above the houses.)

Similar words: go up, ascend

Opposites: fall, descend

Common phrases: rise above something, rise into view, rise to something, rise into something

To get up from bed or stand up after sitting or lying down.

• I rise early every morning.
• He rose from his seat.
• Everyone had risen to welcome the guests.

How to use it: rise from something (She rose from her chair to greet us.)

Similar words: get up, stand up

Opposites: sit down, lie down

Common phrases: rise early, rise from bed, rise to speak

To extend upwards to a particular height.

• The cliffs rise high above the beach.
• The tree rises to nearly thirty metres.
• New towers now rise above the old city.

How to use it: rise to a height of something (The tower rises to a height of eighty metres.)

Similar words: reach, extend

Common phrases: rise to something, rise above something, rise high

An increase in an amount, number, or level.

• There was a rise in prices.
• She asked her boss for a pay rise.
• A sudden rise in temperature damaged the crops.

How to use it: a rise in something (There has been a rise in food prices.); a rise of something (The workers received a pay rise of five percent.)

Similar words: increase

Opposites: fall, decrease

Common phrases: a pay rise, a sharp rise, rise in prices

A movement upwards or an increase in size, amount, or level.

• The rise of the tide covered the rocks.
• A rapid rise in water level flooded the path.
• We measured the balloon's rise with a camera.

How to use it: the rise of something (We watched the slow rise of the balloon.)

Similar words: ascent, increase

Opposites: fall, descent

Common phrases: rise of something, a gradual rise, rise in level

The process of becoming more powerful, successful, or well known.

• His rise to power was quick.
• The book describes the rise of a trading empire.
• Few people expected her rapid rise to fame.

How to use it: a rise to something (Her rise to fame began with a television role.)

Similar words: ascent, advancement

Opposites: decline, fall

Common phrases: rise to power, rise to fame, rise of something