Definition of: rising

(rī′zing) adjective
1. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction.
2. Ascending: the rising moon; also, sloping upward: a rising hill.
3. Advancing to adult years or to a state of vigor and activity; growing: the rising generation.
—noun
1. The act of one who or that which rises.
2. That which rises above the surrounding surface; specifically, a tumor; wen.
3. An insurrection or revolt; an uprising.
4. Yeast or leaven used to make dough rise; also, the quantity of dough prepared at once.
—prep. Dial.
1. Approaching; going on: He's six years old, rising seven.
2. More than; upwards of: a crop rising 5,000 bushels.