ascent

noun
UK: /əˈsent/
US: /əˈsent/

  1. The act of climbing or moving upwards.

    1. The ascent was hard and slow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbers began their ascent of the mountain early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. [ ] [ ]

  2. A slope or upward path.

    1. The road's ascent is very steep. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gradual ascent to the summit allowed us to enjoy the breathtaking views of the valley below. [ ] [ ]

  3. An increase in rank or social status.

    1. His ascent to power was rapid. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her ascent within the company was due to her hard work and dedication to every task. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

climb rise elevation promotion
ascent intransitive-verb

  1. To go up; climb.

    1. We began to ascent the hill. [ ] [ ]
    2. The balloon will ascent quickly once the ropes are released from the anchor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ascent" in English means: The act of climbing or moving upwards., A slope or upward path., An increase in rank or social status..

The phonetic transcription of "ascent" is /əˈsent/ in British English and /əˈsent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ascent": climb, rise, elevation, promotion.

Example usage of "ascent": "The ascent was hard and slow.". More examples on the page.