Definition

The act of moving upward or rising to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers made their ascent to the mountain peak early in the morning.

Conversation

Have you noticed the gradual ascent of our friend in the company?

Yeah, it's impressive how far they've come in such a short time.

I really admire that ascent; it shows hard work pays off.

Absolutely! It inspires me to aim for my own goals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ascent is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "scandere" (meaning to climb). The word describes the act of climbing or moving upward towards a higher position.

Memory Tip

Think of 'climbing to' a higher place — 'ad-' means to, and 'scandere' means to climb.

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