Rising and Sinking

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Rising noun - The act or an instance of rising or climbing up.

Usage example: the rising of the sun

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Sinking is an antonym for rising.

Nearby Words: rise, risen

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).

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Rising is an antonym for sinking.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

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