ascending
Pronunciation: [əˈsɛndɪŋ]
Word
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?
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