rise
rise — verb
1. to move up to a higher position or level, especially through air or water
to move up to a higher position or level, especially through air or water
Apinya watched the hot air balloon rise slowly above the trees.
rise + adverb: rise slowly / rise steeply
The sun rises at six o'clock in the morning now that summer is here.
sun / moon + rise — celestial usage
Bubbles rose to the surface of the water when Kabir dropped the stone.
Steam rose from the cup of hot tea on the kitchen table.
Noor watched a flock of pigeons rise from the church tower into the grey sky.
文法句型
rise + adverb/preposition phrase
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you cannot 'rise something' (no direct object). For lifting objects, use 'raise'.
常見錯誤
2. to move your body from a sitting, lying, or kneeling position to a standing one
to move your body from a sitting, lying, or kneeling position to a standing one
Gabriel rose from his chair when the principal entered the room.
rise from [seat] — moving from a seated position
The old man tried to rise, but his knees were too weak.
Lukas rose to his feet and shook hands with the new neighbour.
Reuben rose from kneeling to take a closer look at the insect on the leaf.
文法句型
rise from [position]
rise to one's feet
用法筆記
More formal than 'stand up' or 'get up'. Common in written narratives and formal ceremonies.
常見錯誤
3. to leave your bed after sleeping, typically in the morning to start the day
to leave your bed after sleeping, typically in the morning to start the day
Jisoo rises at dawn every day to go jogging before work.
rise at [time] — waking pattern
On weekends, the children rise much later than on school days.
Élise rose early to prepare breakfast before the guests arrived.
Caio rose at five o'clock to catch the first train to the city.
文法句型
rise at [time]
rise early / late
用法筆記
More formal than 'get up'. Often used in written descriptions of daily routines.
4. if a river or stream rises somewhere, that is the place from which it first emer
if a river or stream rises somewhere, that is the place from which it first emerges from underground
The Danube River rises in the Black Forest of Germany.
[River name] rises in [location] — river source pattern
This small stream rises from a spring high up in the mountains.
The Chao Phraya River rises in the northern highlands of Thailand.
The River Thames rises in the Cotswold Hills in south-west England.
- flow into
where a river ends, rather than begins
- empty into
where a river reaches the sea or a lake
文法句型
[River] rises in [place]
[River] rises from [source]
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively for rivers, streams, and sources of water. Not used for roads or paths — use 'starts' or 'begins' instead.
常見錯誤
5. to become larger in number, amount, value, or level
to become larger in number, amount, value, or level
The temperature in Tokyo rose to thirty-eight degrees last summer.
rise to [number] — reaching a specific level
Housing prices in the city have risen sharply over the past five years.
rise sharply — intensifier pattern
The number of students at the school rose from two hundred to four hundred.
When demand for a product rises, the price usually goes up too.
The wind rose suddenly, and the boat began to rock on the waves.
文法句型
rise by [amount]
rise to [amount]
rise + adverb
用法筆記
The opposite of 'rise' in this sense (for amounts and prices) is usually 'fall' or 'drop'. Do not confuse with 'raise', which needs an object (someone raises prices, but prices rise).
常見錯誤
6. if a feeling or sound rises, it starts to grow stronger, louder, or more intense
if a feeling or sound rises, it starts to grow stronger, louder, or more intense
Anger rose inside Obi as he listened to the unfair accusation.
feeling rises inside [sb] — emotional surge pattern
The sound of the crowd rose when the winning goal was scored.
sound of [sth] rises — increased volume pattern
A feeling of panic rose in Stephanie's chest as the elevator stopped.
The children's laughter rose above the noise of the party.
文法句型
feeling + rise inside [sb]
sound + rise
rise above [noise]
用法筆記
Common with abstract subjects: anger, panic, fear, excitement, hope. For sounds, often describes voices, laughter, or crowd noise becoming louder or more intense.
常見錯誤
7. to move from a lower position to a higher or more important one in your job, soc
to move from a lower position to a higher or more important one in your job, society, or an organization
Nila rose from an entry-level job to become marketing director in six years.
rise from + noun + to + noun — career progress
The young scientist rose to fame after discovering a new way to clean ocean water.
Hoa rose through the ranks of the military and eventually became a general.
Sumin rose from a poor farming village to run a successful chain of restaurants.
Beatriz knew hard work alone would not help her rise to the company's top.
- fall
To move to a lower position or rank
文法句型
rise + from + noun + to + noun
rise + through + the ranks
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'from' (starting point) and 'to' (destination), as in 'rise from assistant to manager'. Also used with 'through the ranks' to describe step-by-step promotion within an organisation.
常見錯誤
8. to be tall enough to be seen clearly above surrounding objects; or (of land) to
to be tall enough to be seen clearly above surrounding objects; or (of land) to go upward in a slope
The old cathedral rises above the small houses of the old town.
rise above [something] — visible above surroundings
Behind the farm, the land rises steeply toward the mountain range.
A tall glass building rose from the centre of the rebuilt square.
From the valley the hills rise gently in long green waves of tea plants.
The road rises steeply as you leave the village and enter the forest.
- sink
To move downward or become lower
文法句型
rise + above / from / behind / up
rise + adverb of direction
用法筆記
Often used with a preposition of place (above, behind, from) to describe the relationship between the tall object and its surroundings. When describing land, 'rise' is commonly paired with 'steeply', 'gently', or 'sharply'.
常見錯誤
9. if dough (= flour and water mixed together for bread) rises, it grows bigger and
if dough (= flour and water mixed together for bread) rises, it grows bigger and softer as yeast creates gas bubbles that make the mixture expand
Amelia left the dough in a warm bowl to rise for one hour before baking.
let dough rise — common cooking instruction
If the yeast is old, the bread will not rise however long you wait.
Tamar covered the dough and watched it double in size as it rose.
Madison checked whether the dough had risen to the top of the bread tin yet.
文法句型
rise (no object)
let + the dough + rise
用法筆記
Only used about bread, cakes, or the dough they are made from. Not used for other foods that puff up (use 'expand' or 'puff up' instead). The verb is intransitive in this sense: you cannot 'rise the dough' — you 'let the dough rise'.
常見錯誤
10. when people rise up, they start using violence to oppose a ruler or government t
when people rise up, they start using violence to oppose a ruler or government they consider unfair
The people rose against the dictator after years of unfair treatment in the city.
rise against [a ruler] — armed opposition to authority
Indra joined the rebels when they finally rose up to fight for their freedom.
rise up — phrasal variant for rebellion
Tunde wrote about how ordinary citizens rose against the colonial government in 1960.
Anya read how the farmers rose against the landlords who had taken their land.
文法句型
rise + against + noun phrase
rise + up
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'against' or 'up'. The subject is typically a large group of people, not an individual. For a single person resisting authority, use 'rebel' or 'revolt' instead.
常見錯誤
11. if a parliament, court, or similar official body ends a meeting and suspends its
if a parliament, court, or similar official body ends a meeting and suspends its activities for a period, such as at the close of a session or for a holiday
The court will rise for the summer break at the end of next week.
formal register; court/parliament context
Parliament rose on Friday and will not meet again until October this year.
The judge announced that the court would rise for lunch and resume at two o'clock.
Parliament will rise for the Christmas holiday next week as MPs finish final bills.
文法句型
rise (no object)
用法筆記
Primarily British English. In American English, 'adjourn' is the standard term. 'Rise' in this sense is only used for official bodies (courts, parliament, committees) — not for business meetings or casual group gatherings.
常見錯誤
rise — noun
1. an increase in the amount, price, or value of something, especially one that is
an increase in the amount, price, or value of something, especially one that is measured or reported
A sudden rise in the price of rice followed the flood that damaged the crops.
rise in + [something]
The company announced a 3% rise in wages for all its factory workers.
rise in wages / prices / salaries
Taxi drivers are unhappy about the latest rise in fuel costs.
Families on low incomes feel every rise in the cost of living.
- increase
more general; rise is slightly more informal and commonly used for prices, costs, wages
- growth
implies steady, often positive expansion over time, not a sudden change
- hike
informal; suggests a large or unwelcome increase, especially in prices
- surge
a sudden, strong increase, often larger and faster than a typical rise
文法句型
rise in + [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently paired with a prepositional phrase starting with 'in' that specifies what is increasing (e.g. rise in prices, rise in temperature).
常見錯誤
2. the process by which something becomes larger in scale, influence, or presence o
the process by which something becomes larger in scale, influence, or presence over a period of time
The rise of the internet changed how people shop, learn, and communicate.
the rise of + [phenomenon]
Reuben wrote his university essay on the rise of the gig economy in Europe.
Many historians have studied the rise of modern democracy in the nineteenth century.
The rise in global temperatures has led to more frequent heat waves.
- decline
a process of becoming smaller, weaker, or less important
文法句型
the rise of + [phenomenon/system]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 emphasises the ongoing process or development of a trend, while sense 1 refers to a specific measurable increase in a figure.
3. the way a person, group, or industry moves from a lower position to a state of s
the way a person, group, or industry moves from a lower position to a state of success, fame, or power
The documentary tells the story of the singer's rapid rise to fame.
rise to fame
Napoleon's rise to power began during the chaos of the French Revolution.
rise to power
Heloísa watched the young chef's rise from street vendor to award-winning restaurateur.
The rise of the technology sector has turned the city into a hub for start-ups.
- ascent
more formal; can also describe climbing a career ladder
- climb
suggests effort and struggle on the way up
- advancement
focuses on progress within a career or hierarchy
文法句型
rise to + [fame/power/prominence]
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'to' + abstract noun (fame, power, prominence, stardom). The subject is usually a person, group, or organisation.
常見錯誤
4. a small area of higher ground; a gentle hill or upward slope in the land
a small area of higher ground; a gentle hill or upward slope in the land
The old farmhouse sits on a gentle rise surrounded by green wheat fields.
gentle rise
From the rise in the road you can see the entire valley below.
Élise and Tanvi climbed the rise to get a better view of the sunset.
The path follows a series of gentle rises and dips through the forest.
用法筆記
Often used in geographical descriptions. Typically refers to a mild elevation, not a steep or rocky hill.
5. an upward movement from a lower position to a higher one; the act of going up
an upward movement from a lower position to a higher one; the act of going up
The sudden rise of the hot air balloon made the children gasp with delight.
Scientists monitor the rise and fall of sea levels along the coast.
rise and fall
From the porch, we watched the slow rise of the moon above the mountains.
Aylin felt a slight rise in her chest as she breathed deeply after the run.
文法句型
rise of + [something] (upward motion)
用法筆記
Often used in the set phrase 'rise and fall' to describe cyclical upward and downward movement. When describing celestial bodies (sun, moon), 'rise' is the standard noun.