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Synonyms & Similar Words
rising
climbing
increasing
growing
mounting
soaring
surging
ascending
elevating
uplifting
advancing
progressing
improving
enhancing
augmenting
expanding
intensifying
strengthening
heightening
deepening
widening
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lengthening
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increasing
flourishing
thriving
blooming
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escalating
spiraling
Meaning of Ascending
The primary meaning of the word "Ascending" is moving or going up.
Definitions
- Moving upwards, especially towards a higher place or position
- Increasing or growing in amount, degree, or intensity
- Becoming more important or powerful
Etymology of Ascending
The word "Ascending" originates from the Old French word "ascender", which is derived from the Latin word "ascendere", meaning "to climb up" or "to rise"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical movement upwards, as well as metaphorical growth or increase in various contexts
Example Uses
- The ascending order of the numbers is from smallest to largest
- The company's profits have been ascending steadily over the past year
- The hikers began their ascending journey up the mountain at dawn
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
descending
falling
dropping
decreasing
reducing
declining
sinking
plummeting
slumping
tumbling
crumbling
collapsing
shrinking
diminishing
lessening
weakening
waning
fading
dying
abating
subsiding
ebbing
receding
retreating
withdrawing