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Ascent Definition & Meaning

ascent
noun
  1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise"
  2. a movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"
  3. the act of changing location in an upward direction

"Ascent" in song lyrics

See how ascent is used in real songs:

  • "Great God Pharoahe of heaven ascent"
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  • "abu dhabi ascent"
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  • "e-flite ascent"
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Usage tips for "ascent"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ascent mean?
an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise" a movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon" the act of changing location in an upward direction
What part of speech is ascent?
Ascent is a noun.
How many definitions does ascent have?
Ascent has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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