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 ascent ascent /əˈsɛnt/

noun

  1. The act of changing location in an upward direction  ( ascending , ascension , ascent , rise )
    the act of changing location in an upward direction
      The sun began to rise, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
    The sun began to rise, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
  2. A movement upward  ( ascension , ascent , rising , rise )
    a movement upward
     They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
    they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
  3. An upward slope or grade (as in a road)  ( acclivity , ascent , climb , raise , rise , upgrade [ N. American] )
    an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
     The car couldn't make it up the rise
    the car couldn't make it up the rise