ascent

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of climbing or going up to a higher place or level.

  - "After a long hike, they finally reached the summit for a beautiful ascent."
  - "The balloon began its ascent into the sky."

• Noun

  A rise in position, rank, or status.

  - "Her ascent in the company was meteoric."
  - "The new employee made a strong ascent in the team."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsɛnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ascent
descent , ascentant , transcend

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Variants

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ascent , ascents

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Forms

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ascends, ascended, ascending

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Etymology

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Old French 'ascendere', from 'scendere' to climb.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ascent' is also used in astronomy to describe the path of a celestial body as it rises above the horizon.

2. In some religions, the ascent to heaven is believed to be a spiritual journey or reward for the faithful.

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Related Concepts

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1. descent: The opposite of ascent, meaning to go down or move to a lower place.

2. climb: To move up or go higher, often using hands or feet.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the ascent often symbolizes progress, achievement, and overcoming challenges. For instance, Dante's 'Divine Comedy' describes his journey as an ascent through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

How to Memorize "ascent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize climbing a mountain to remember the meaning of ascent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ascent' with the idea of going up or climbing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Seagull Climbs Every Tree' to remember the spelling and meaning of 'ascent'.

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