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ascent

gb/əsˈɛnt/ us/əsˈɛnt/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 6500
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B2 event
1

act of going upward

The act of going up, especially when you walk or climb to a higher place.

نمط الاستخدام: the ascent of [someone/something]; make the ascent of [a place]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse "ascent" with the verb "ascend" and try to use it as a verb (e.g., *"We ascent the mountain"* instead of *"We ascend the mountain"* or *"We make the ascent of the mountain"*). It is also often confused in writing with "assent" (agreement) or "accent" (way of pronouncing words).
المرادفات
climb (Very close in meaning, but slightly more informal and more often used as a verb than as a noun.) | rise (General word for upward movement; less tied to walking or physically climbing a surface.)
الأضداد
descent (Refers to the act of moving downward from a higher place to a lower one, the opposite direction of ascent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
steep ascent |gradual ascent |long ascent |make the ascent |the final ascent |ascent to the summit
الموضوعات
travel |nature |sports |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The final ascent to the peak took them more than three hours.
  • After a long, tiring ascent, they reached the mountain hut just before dark.
  • The staircase is narrow, and the ascent can be difficult for older visitors.
  • Their first attempt at the ascent of the north face had to be abandoned because of bad weather.
  • The balloon’s slow ascent into the evening sky drew a small crowd.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The ascent to the top of the hill was hard.
  • We rested halfway through the ascent up the mountain.
  • The ascent took only twenty minutes, but we were very tired.
  • He filmed the whole ascent of the tall tower.
  • The ascent was slow because the path was rocky.
اسم B2 entity
2

upward slope or incline

A part of a road, path, or hill that goes up.

نمط الاستخدام: a steep ascent; an ascent on [a road/path]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may not realize that this sense refers to a specific part of a route, not the whole journey (e.g., using "ascent" for the entire hike instead of just the uphill stretch). They also sometimes say *"upward ascent"*, which is redundant because ascent already implies going up.
المرادفات
incline (More technical or formal; can refer to any sloping surface, not only natural paths or hills.) | slope (Very common, general word; can describe both upward and downward slant, while "ascent" focuses on the upward direction.)
الأضداد
descent (Refers to a downward slope or stretch going down, the opposite of an upward ascent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
steep ascent |gentle ascent |ascent on foot |ascent route |a long ascent |challenging ascent
الموضوعات
travel |transport |nature
أمثلة
  • Cyclists struggled on the steep ascent just outside the village.
  • The path levels out after a short but sharp ascent through the forest.
  • We chose the easier ascent on the south side of the hill.
  • The final ascent to the castle is along a narrow, cobbled street.
  • Drivers are warned about the sudden ascent followed by a sharp bend.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The road has a long, slow ascent.
  • There is a steep ascent before you reach the town.
  • We stopped to rest halfway up the ascent.
  • This path is the easiest ascent to the hilltop.
  • The ascent is hard for small cars.
اسم C1 event
3

rise to higher status

The way someone becomes more important, powerful, or successful.

نمط الاستخدام: ascent to [a position/role/status]; the ascent of [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes overuse more basic words like "go up" or "grow" in formal writing where "ascent" or "rise" would be more natural for talking about status or power. Spelling can also be confused with "assent" (agreement).
المرادفات
rise (Very common, neutral term for gaining power or success; often slightly less formal than "ascent" in this sense.) | advancement (Focuses more on progress in a career or status, especially in formal or professional contexts.)
الأضداد
decline (Describes a loss of power, status, or success, the opposite direction of an ascent in status.) | fall (Often used for a sudden or dramatic loss of status or power, in contrast with a successful ascent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
rapid ascent |ascent to power |ascent to the top |ascent through the ranks |political ascent |career ascent
الموضوعات
society |business |politics |work
أمثلة
  • Her rapid ascent to the top of the company surprised even her closest colleagues.
  • The film charts the singer’s ascent from small-town gigs to international stardom.
  • His political ascent was helped by a series of well-timed media appearances.
  • The book examines the party’s ascent to power over the last decade.
  • Their ascent in the tech industry has been nothing short of remarkable.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Her ascent to the position of manager was very fast.
  • The movie shows his ascent from a poor boy to a famous athlete.
  • His ascent in the company took only five years.
  • The group’s ascent to power worried many people.
  • We read about the king’s ascent to the throne in history class.
اسم technical C1 event
4

upward flight of vehicle

The time when a plane or rocket goes up into the sky after it starts.

نمط الاستخدام: during the ascent; the ascent of [a rocket/aircraft]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may not realize that in aviation and space contexts, "climb" is more common in everyday speech, while "ascent" is often used in technical reports or formal descriptions.
المرادفات
climb (In aviation, "climb" is the usual technical term; "ascent" is more formal or descriptive.) | launch phase (In rocketry, emphasizes the beginning of the flight; overlaps with but is not identical to the full ascent.)
الأضداد
descent (Refers to the downward phase of a flight when a vehicle returns toward the ground, the opposite of ascent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
rocket ascent |ascent phase |controlled ascent |ascent trajectory |ascent profile |the vehicle’s ascent
الموضوعات
science |technology |transport |transportation
أمثلة
  • Several instruments failed during the rocket’s ascent through the upper atmosphere.
  • Passengers felt the force of acceleration on the steep ascent.
  • The mission was aborted after engineers detected a problem in the early stages of ascent.
  • Data from the ascent phase will help improve future launch vehicles.
  • The balloon’s rapid ascent caught the pilot by surprise.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The rocket’s ascent lasted only a few minutes.
  • We watched the plane’s ascent from the airport window.
  • During the ascent, the pilot spoke to the passengers.
  • The scientists studied the rocket’s ascent carefully.
  • A problem in the ascent caused the mission to fail.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
ascent
IPA
GB/əsˈɛnt/
US/əsˈɛnt/
المقاطع والنبر
as - cent (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cent)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: ascent
  • Plural: ascent, ascents
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
ascents noun
Core family
ascend verb B2
Related words
ascending adjective
Negative and opposite forms
descent noun B1 descend verb A2
Advanced or less common
ascension noun ascendant adjective
التعبيرات

ascent phase

1
/əsˈɛnt fˈeɪz/
fixed phrase technical

upward stage of flight

The part of a plane or rocket flight when it is going up into the sky after it starts.

أمثلة
  • Engineers monitored every second of the rocket’s ascent phase.
  • Most fuel is used during the ascent phase of the mission.

ascent to power

1
/əsˈɛnt tə pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase

rise to political power

The process in which a person or group becomes powerful, especially in politics or an organization.

أمثلة
  • The documentary explores his ascent to power after years in opposition.
  • Her sudden ascent to power shocked many in the party.

ascent to the throne

1
/əsˈɛnt tə ðə θɹˈoʊn/
fixed phrase formal

becoming king or queen

The moment or process when someone becomes king or queen.

أمثلة
  • The play focuses on the prince’s ascent to the throne after his father’s death.
  • Her ascent to the throne marked the beginning of a long and stable reign.

first ascent

1
/fˈɚst əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase technical

first successful climb

The first time people successfully climb to the top of a mountain or a particular climbing route.

أمثلة
  • The first ascent of the peak was made in 1953.
  • Climbers still compete to achieve the first ascent of difficult new routes.

make the ascent

1
/mˈeɪk ðə əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase

complete an upward climb

To do and finish a climb or walk up to a higher place, such as a hill or mountain.

أمثلة
  • Only experienced climbers should attempt to make the ascent in winter.
  • We planned to make the ascent early in the morning before it got too hot.

on the ascent

1
/ˈɔn ðə əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase

becoming more successful

Becoming more successful, popular, or powerful.

أمثلة
  • With several hit singles, the band is clearly on the ascent.
  • Her career has been on the ascent ever since that award.
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