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upthrust vs rise

rise vs upthrust

upthrust and rise both are nouns.

upthrust is not a verb while rise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upthrust Yes No No No
rise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rise is a hypernym of upthrust; that is, rise is a word with a broader meaning than upthrust:
  • upthrust: (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
  • rise: a movement upward; rise above the ground
Other hypernyms of upthrust include ascension, ascent, rising.
upthrust (noun) rise (noun)
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) the act of changing location in an upward direction
increase in price or value
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)
upthrust (verb) rise (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
Difference between upthrust and rise

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