B1nounmoneybusiness
US/raɪz/
UK/raɪz/
an increase in amount, number or level
More often (verb): to go up or increase
In context
There has been a sharp rise in rent in the city this year.
The rise in online shopping has hurt many small stores.
Workers are asking for a pay rise because prices keep going up.
Words that go with rise
noun + preposition
- rise inDoctors are worried about the rise in childhood obesity.
adjective + noun
- sharp riseThere was a sharp rise in fuel prices last month.
- steady riseThe city has seen a steady rise in tourists.
noun + noun
- pay riseShe got a pay rise after her first year.
- price riseThe price rise surprised many customers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a rise of prices.Correct: There is a rise in prices.