ascent

Noun

Meaning

The act of rising; motion upward; rise; a mounting upward; as, he made a tedious ascent; the ascent of vapors from the earth.

The way or means by which one ascends.

The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; rising grade; as, a road has an ascent of five degrees.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rise climb ascension increase progress raise rising elevation mounting advancement ascending upgrade acclivity upturn upward movement
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Antonyms

descent bate downing nestle valley SAG
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Hypernyms

side move movement motion travel slope

Hyponyms

mount levitation lift raising elevation climb

Phrases with the word

means of ascent direct ascent rate of ascent

Anagrams

secant stance centas natsec scante enacts

Examples

the car couldn't make it up the rise Source: Internet

they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon Source: Internet

1961 main As the American League expanded from 8 to 10 teams, Detroit began its slow ascent back to success with an outstanding 1961 campaign. Source: Internet

6. While the post-boost vehicle backs away, the RVs, decoys, and chaff are deployed (this may occur during ascent). Source: Internet

;2012: The year started with a Russian team aiming for a first winter ascent. Source: Internet

A CSM circles the Moon as an LM ascent stage flies up from its low pass over the lunar surface with its engine firing. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ascensionist Ascensiontide ascensive ascent vehicle ascertain ascertainability