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rise[noun]

2 entries found.

Entry Word: rise
Function: noun
Meaning: 1 a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position <his rapid rise to president of the company> — see advancement 1
2 an area of high ground <if we can get to the top of that rise, weʼll be able to see for miles> — see height 4
3 an upward slope <the rise of the hill was relatively gentle> — see ascent 2
4 something added (as by growth) <an unexpected rise in prices> — see increase 1
5 the act or an instance of rising or climbing up <unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise> — see ascent 1

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