American English

How to pronounce ascent

uhSEHNT

/əˈsɛnt̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

the act of climbing or moving upwards

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Meanings & examples

the act of climbing or moving upwards

The ascent to the top of the mountain is difficult.

The airplane started its ascent into the sky.

the act of rising to an important position or higher level