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/æskənt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does ascent mean?

noun, verb

The act of rising or moving upward, or the upward movement of something. To move upward, especially in a gradual or continuous manner.

Example

"The hikers began their ascent up the mountain at dawn."

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