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uprise

|up/rise|

B2

/ʌpˈraɪz/

rise upward

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uprise' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uprisen,' where 'up-' meant 'upward' and 'risen' meant 'to rise.'

Historical Evolution

'uprisen' transformed into the modern English word 'uprise' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to rise upward,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an act of rising; an ascent.

The uprise of the mountain was steep and challenging.

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Verb 1

to rise up; to ascend or move upward.

The sun began to uprise over the horizon.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39