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ascending

Pronunciation: [əˈsɛndɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use ascending in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “direction or movement”

(adjective) going up or increasing in level or importance. Think about climbing a mountain or getting more points in a game. It means things are moving upwards.

Example

The ascending balloons floated higher into the sky, colored and joyful.

Example

The descending elevator was moving down, not ascending.

Example

Are we ascending to the top of the building?

Context: “process or action”

(verb) the action of moving up or increasing. This is like when you try to get better at something or climb to a higher place.

Example

She is ascending the ladder carefully to reach the rooftop.

Example

Instead of ascending, he was stuck at the same level for a long time.

Example

Is he ascending through the ranks at his job?

How to pronounce ascending

Pronunciation: [əˈsɛndɪŋ]

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