ascent
[noun]
Synonyms:
- rise, ascending, ascension, climb, mounting, rising, scaling, upward movement
- upward slope, gradient, incline, ramp, rise, rising ground

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Antonyms: descent
Related Words: elevation, raising, uplifting

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as‧cent /əˈsent/ noun

1. [countable usually singular] the act of climbing something or moving upwards Antonym : descent:
the first ascent of Everest

2. [countable usually singular] a path or way up to the top of something, for example a mountain Antonym : descent:
a rugged and steep ascent

3. [uncountable] the process of becoming more important, powerful, or successful than before Synonym : rise Antonym : fall
ascent to
the President’s ascent to power

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ascent
noun
I. act of climbing/moving up
ADJ. gradual, slow
VERB + ASCENT make The climbers made their ascent of the mountain without oxygen.
PREP. ~ from the ascent from the valley
~ to their ascent to the summit

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ascent
II. upward path/slope
ADJ. steep | long
VERB + ASCENT climb climbing the steep ascent on to the plateau
to a steep ascent to the village

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ascent
III. becoming more important or powerful
ADJ. rapid | gradual | ~ to her rapid ascent to power

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