ascent
/əˈsɛnt/
noun
- The act of climbing or moving upward.
- The hikers began their ascent up the mountain at dawn.
- During the ascent, the climbers had to be careful of loose rocks.
- The balloon's slow ascent into the sky amazed the children.
- An upward slope or path.
- The trail followed a gentle ascent through the forest.
- The road had a steep ascent that was hard for the old car to climb.
- We stopped to rest halfway up the grassy ascent.
- A rise to a higher level, rank, or position.
- The politician's ascent to power was marked by hard work and luck.
- Many people dream of a social ascent to a better life.
- Her rapid ascent in the company surprised everyone.
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