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rise vs elevation

elevation vs rise

rise and elevation both are nouns.

rise is a verb but elevation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
elevation Yes No No No
As nouns, elevation is a hyponym of rise; that is, elevation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rise:
  • rise: a movement upward; rise above the ground
  • elevation: the event of something being raised upward
Other hyponyms of rise include climb, climbing, mounting, lift, raising, heave, heaving, liftoff, rapid climb, rapid growth, zoom, takeoff, upheaval, uplift, upthrow, upthrust, uplifting.
rise (noun) elevation (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
increase in price or value drawing of an exterior of a structure
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
the amount a salary is increased (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
an increase in cost the event of something being raised upward
a growth in strength or number or importance a raised or elevated geological formation
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a movement upward; rise above the ground the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) elevation (verb)
return from the dead
get up and out of bed
increase in value or to a higher point
become more extreme
go up or advance
rise in rank or status
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
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