Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascent
noun
/əˈsɛnt/
Definition
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position.
Examples
- The ascent of the mountain took several hours.
- Her career saw a rapid ascent after she graduated.
- They celebrated their ascent to the summit with a photograph.
Meaning
Ascent refers to the process of moving upward or increasing in altitude or degree.
Synonyms
- climb
- rise
- elevation
- lift
- advancement
