Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascent
noun
/əˈsɛnt/
Definition
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Examples
- After a long ascent, the hikers reached the mountain peak.
- The company’s ascent in the market was attributed to its innovative products.
- His ascent to the role of manager was well-deserved after years of hard work.
Meaning
Ascent refers to the process of moving upwards, whether physically, such as climbing a hill, or metaphorically, like progressing in one’s career or status.
Synonyms
- climb
- rise
- elevation
- uplift
- advancement