Definition of rising
- p. pr. & vb. n. - of Rise
- a. - Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward
direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
- a. - Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising
state; a rising character.
- a. - Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of
active life; as, the rising generation.
- prep. - More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six
years of age.
- n. - The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
- n. - That which rises; a tumor; a boil.