Definition of Ascent
Ascent
as·cent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of rising or climbing upward, often with difficulty or effort.
e.g. The hikers began their ascent up the steep mountain trail at dawn.
(noun)
the act of climbing upwards;
e.g. The mountaineers were ready to make their ascent to Everest basecamp.
(noun)
an upward or rising slope;
e.g. The ascent grew dangerously steep, we could not hike up any further.
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