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ascent
[ uh-sent ]
noun
the ascent of a balloon.
- movement upward from a lower to a higher state, degree, grade, or status; advancement:
His ascent to the governorship came after a long political career.
- the act of climbing or traveling up:
Three climbers attempted the ascent of Mount Rainier.
- the way or means of ascending; upward slope; acclivity.
- a movement or return toward a source or beginning.
- the degree of inclination; gradient:
a steep ascent.
ascent
/ əˈɛԳ /
noun
- the act of ascending; climb or upward movement
the ascent of hot gases
- an upward slope; incline or gradient
- movement back through time, as in tracing of earlier generations (esp in the phrase line of ascent )
Other Word Forms
- a·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
And as a former top prospect in the organization’s pitching-rich farm system, his ascent in the big leagues seemed to be just beginning.
A trip to Everest base camp - used by climbers during their ascent and descent of the world's tallest mountain - will hopefully provide Grayson with at least one lasting memory.
Tax cuts for the rich and deregulation for corporations made Musk’s avaricious ascent possible.
While some critics have accused Mantel of promoting anti-Catholic propaganda and treating Cromwell a little too kindly, she, unlike Foxe, does not shy away from the blood that trails Cromwell's ascent.
Once seen as a rising star in the sport, as a former first-round draft pick with a powerful left-handed swing, Conforto’s ascent has stalled over the last four seasons.
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Ascent Vs. Assent
's the difference between ascent and assent?
Ascent is a noun that means the act of moving upward (ascending), an upward movement, or upward movement in general. Assent can be a noun meaning agreement, as in I give my assent, or a verb meaning to agree or give in, as in I assent to your terms.
The two words are pronounced exactly the same.
Perhaps the best way to remember the difference between the two is to think about what related words mean and how they’re spelled. Words related to ascent involve movement and are spelled with sc, including ascend, ascension, descent, descend, and transcend.
Words related to assent involve agreement or disagreement and end with -sent, including consent and dissent.
Here’s an example of ascent and assent used correctly in a sentence.
Example: I asked him if he really wanted to climb the mountain, he gave his assent, and we began our ascent.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between ascent and assent.
Quiz yourself on ascent .assent!
Should ascent or assent be used in the following sentence?
The balloon’s _____ into the air was slowed by all the weight attached to it.
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