Synonyms for

Ascent

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

Definition

The act of rising or climbing up.

Synonyms & similar words

acclivity raise upgrade ascending rising climb descent fall ascension rise climb rise escalation ascention climbing escalade promotion upgrade advance progression growth upswing surge upturn boost clambering scaling

Synonyms by register

Formal

climb rise uphill escalation

Informal

going up climb up heading up

Literary

mounting uplift soaring

Antonyms

descent decline fall drop plunge subsidence

Common collocations

  • gradual ascent
  • steep ascent
  • initial ascent
  • final ascent
  • mountain ascent
  • upward ascent
  • smooth ascent

Word family

noun ascent
verb ascend
adjective ascendant
adverb ascendantly

Usage note

Primarily refers to the act of climbing or moving upward, often used in contexts like mountaineering or the upward movement of celestial bodies. Can also metaphorically refer to a rise in status or power.

Example sentences

  1. The ascent up the stairs was tiring, but he eventually made it to the top.
  2. The ascent of the hot air balloon was a thrilling experience.
  3. The ascent of the stock market has been steady over the past year.
  4. The climbers began their ascent up the mountain at dawn.
  5. The ascent to success requires hard work and dedication.

Quotes

  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there.

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