uprise
uprise — noun
- uprisesingular
- uprisesplural
1. a situation in which the amount, level, or size of something becomes greater tha
a situation in which the amount, level, or size of something becomes greater than it was before.
The latest report showed an uprise in housing costs across the city.
collocation: uprise in costs
Economists noted an uprise in consumer spending during the holiday season.
There has been a steady uprise in the number of people learning to code.
The company reported an uprise in profits for the third quarter this year.
文法句型
uprise + in + [something]
用法筆記
This noun sense is less common than the verb. For everyday English, 'rise' or 'increase' is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. a situation in which a large group of people, especially in one region, actively
a situation in which a large group of people, especially in one region, actively resists or fights against the government or other authority.
The government sent troops to put down the armed uprise in the northern region.
collocation: put down an uprise
A popular uprise forced the president to resign after weeks of protest.
Historians still debate what caused the peasant uprise of 1789.
News of the uprise spread quickly from the capital to towns across the country.
- uprising
the standard and far more common noun for this meaning
- revolt
emphasizes the act of rejecting authority
- rebellion
suggests organized resistance over a longer period
- insurrection
formal term for an armed attempt to overthrow government
文法句型
uprise + against + [government/authority]
用法筆記
The noun 'uprising' is far more common than 'uprise' for this meaning, especially in modern English. Use 'uprising' in most situations.
常見錯誤
3. the action of moving to a higher position, standing up, or lifting something upw
the action of moving to a higher position, standing up, or lifting something upward.
The sudden uprise of the hot air balloon made the children laugh with joy.
collocation: uprise of [something]
With a gentle uprise of her hand, Lien signalled for the class to be quiet.
The slow uprise of smoke from the campfire drifted into the dark sky.
Rafael watched the slow uprise of bread dough in the warm kitchen.
文法句型
the uprise + of + [something]
用法筆記
This sense is very rare and literary. Use 'rise', 'ascent', or 'lifting' for everyday English.
uprise — verb
- uprisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- uprises3rd person singular
- uprising-ing form
- uprisedpast simple
1. to take part in organized action against a government or ruling group, often thr
to take part in organized action against a government or ruling group, often through public protest or force.
The citizens uprose against the dictator after years of unfair treatment.
pattern: uprise against [authority]
Factory workers across the region uprose to demand better wages and safer conditions.
pattern: uprise to demand [something]
When the new tax was announced, the farmers uprose in protest.
Many young people in the capital uprose against the government's decision.
文法句型
uprise + against + [government/ruler]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a large group of people (citizens, workers, farmers). Often followed by 'against' to specify the target of opposition.
常見錯誤
2. to move upward from a lower position to a higher one, or to stand up after sitti
to move upward from a lower position to a higher one, or to stand up after sitting, lying, or kneeling.
William watched the hot air balloon uprise slowly above the trees.
Steam uprose from the kettle as soon as Walid poured the hot water.
collocation: uprise from [something]
The old man uprose carefully from his chair to greet his granddaughter.
Nia felt the plane uprise through the clouds after it left the runway.
Mira uprose from the sofa when she heard the doorbell ring.
文法句型
uprise + from + [position]
uprise + to + [position]
用法筆記
Frequently used in literary or formal descriptions of physical movement. In everyday English, 'rise', 'stand up', or 'go up' are more natural.
常見錯誤
3. to leave your bed after a period of sleep, especially in the morning.
to leave your bed after a period of sleep, especially in the morning.
Anya uprose early every morning to go running before breakfast.
pattern: uprose + time phrase
After a long illness, Yael finally felt well enough to uprise from the bed.
The children uprose at dawn on Christmas morning to open their presents.
Vivek uprose from bed before the sun came up to prepare for his exam.
文法句型
uprise + from + [bed]
uprise + at + [time]
用法筆記
This meaning is extremely rare and literary. In modern English, 'get up' is used almost exclusively for leaving bed.
常見錯誤
4. to become gradually visible as something moves above a line that was hiding it,
to become gradually visible as something moves above a line that was hiding it, such as the horizon.
The full moon uprose over the mountains, casting a silver light on the valley.
pattern: uprose over [landscape feature]
As the fog lifted, the outline of a ship uprose on the distant horizon.
Hyun watched the sun uprise above the ocean during his early morning run.
The first stars uprose in the evening sky as the campfire crackled below.
文法句型
uprise + above/over + [horizon/line]
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in poetic or literary descriptions of celestial bodies (sun, moon) or distant objects becoming visible. 'Rise' or 'come up' is much more common in everyday English.
5. to become higher or louder, used especially of sounds, voices, or music.
to become higher or louder, used especially of sounds, voices, or music.
A loud cheer uprose from the crowd when the team scored the winning goal.
pattern: uprose from [group of people]
The sound of violins uprose from the orchestra pit and filled the theatre.
Voices uprose from the street below as the protestors marched past the building.
A soft melody uprose from the piano as Samir began to play the old song.
- swell
emphasizes the volume increasing
- rise
neutral and more common
- grow louder
descriptive everyday equivalent
文法句型
uprise + from + [place/source]
用法筆記
Subject is typically a collective noun for sound (cheer, voices, music). The source of the sound is introduced by 'from'.