Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Ascent.
How to pronounce ascent:
US
Ascent - as a noun
An upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclivity19climb11raise5rise4upgrade11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incline9side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
descent10A movement upward; rise above the ground
Example: "They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascension11rise4rising7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of changing location in an upward direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascending13ascension11rise4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The mountain climber began his ascent to the summit."
"The plane's steep ascent made some passengers nervous."
"The hiker couldn't complete the ascent due to bad weather."
"Her rapid ascent through the company ranks impressed her colleagues."
"The team celebrated their successful ascent of Mount Everest."
Word Game Points
Is ASCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ASCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ASCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
