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Vocabulary Entry
ascent
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of rising or climbing upward.
Example Sentences
"The ascent to the mountain peak was challenging."
"After the long ascent, they finally reached the summit."
"Her ascent in the company was quick due to her hard work."
"The climbers noted the steepness of the ascent ahead."
V
verb
To move upward or increase in height.
Example Sentences
"They will ascend the hill at dawn."
"The elevator will ascend to the top floor."
"As the sun began to rise, the temperature started to ascend."
"It’s common for hot air to ascend into the atmosphere."