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rise vs incline

incline vs rise

rise and incline both are nouns.

rise and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, incline is a hypernym of rise; that is, incline is a word with a broader meaning than rise:
  • rise: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of rise include side, slope.
rise (noun) incline (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction an inclined surface connecting two levels
increase in price or value an elevated geological formation
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) incline (verb)
return from the dead make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
get up and out of bed feel favorably disposed or willing
increase in value or to a higher point be at an angle
become more extreme lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
go up or advance bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
rise in rank or status have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
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
Difference between rise and incline

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