CEFR B1

ascent

noun

Meaning

The act of climbing or moving upward.

Examples

The ascent of the mountain was challenging but rewarding.
She made a rapid ascent up the corporate ladder.

Synonyms: climb, rise, escalation, uplift

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ascent (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əsˈɛnt/

Definition

The act of climbing or moving upward.

Examples

The ascent of the mountain was challenging but rewarding.
She made a rapid ascent up the corporate ladder.
The balloon's ascent was slow and steady.

How to Use ascent

ascent of (prepositional phrase): Movement upward towards something. — "The ascent of Mount Everest is a dream for many climbers."
make an ascent (collocation): To begin or complete the act of climbing. — "They planned to make an ascent of the volcano at dawn."

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