riser
|ris-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈraɪzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈraɪzə/
(rise)
upward movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'riser' originates from the Old English word 'rīsan', where 'rīsan' meant 'to rise'.
Historical Evolution
'rīsan' transformed into the Middle English word 'risen', and eventually became the modern English word 'riser'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rise or ascend', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who rises' or 'a part of a staircase'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who gets out of bed, especially at a particular time.
She's an early riser, waking up at 5 AM every day.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39