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risen

adjective US /ˈrɪzən/

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

How often you will meet it

Rank 2,698 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,181 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.

What it means

adjective

  1. (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon the risen sun

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

risen in real books

Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.

  • Crimson with rage, Mme. Fortin had risen from her seat.

    Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1

  • Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.

    The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1

  • Men had risen like willows from the frozen earth; but, although they lived, they were as the dead.

    The Eternal Maiden · T. Everett (Thomas Everett) Harré · Chapter 1

  • Unlike many men who have risen from humble surroundings, Lincoln never boasted of his wonderful struggle with poverty.

    Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1

  • Down the side wall facing the window stood a row of kitchen chairs from which the older women had just risen.

    Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1

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