Synonyms for

Ascending

Verb / ʌˈsendɪŋ / Another word for ascending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving upward or higher.

Synonyms & similar words

climbup descend descending ascent set ascend rise comeup ascension moveup uprise goup rising climbing increasing escalating mounting upward uplifting soaring towering elevating lifting growing advancing proceeding progressing expanding developing evolving maturing emerging

Synonyms by register

Formal

increasing rising mounting escalating

Informal

going up picking up growing

Literary

surging waxing climbing

Antonyms

descending decreasing falling downward declining subsided

Common collocations

  • ascending order
  • ascending scale
  • ascending path
  • ascending trend
  • ascending sequence
  • ascending limb
  • ascending aorta

Word family

noun ascension
verb ascend
adjective ascending
adverb ascendently

Usage note

Primarily used to describe movement or order from lower to higher. In mathematics, 'ascending order' is standard for arranging numbers from smallest to largest.

Example sentences

  1. The hot air balloon was ascending into the clouds.
  2. The price of the stock was ascending rapidly.
  3. The climber was ascending the mountain with ease.
  4. The elevator was ascending to the top floor.
  5. The bird was ascending higher and higher in the sky.

Quotes

  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
  • The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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