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单词 ascending
释义

ascending

adjective

as·​cend·​ing ə-ˈsen-diŋ How to pronounce ascending (audio)
1
a
: rising or increasing to higher levels, values, or degrees
ascending powers of x
an ascending scale
b
: mounting or sloping upward
an ascending path
2
: rising upward usually from a more or less flat base or point of attachment
the ascending stems of chickweed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020 An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.14. Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019 While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here. Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 2019 The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage. Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019 At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018 The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017 The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force. Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016 See More

Word History

Etymology

see ascend

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

ascending 1 of 2

adjective

as in soaring

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • soaring
  • ascendant
  • ascendent
  • elevated
  • upward
  • nosebleed
  • high
  • overhead
  • upper
  • overlooking
  • raised
  • upraised
  • upheld
  • uplifted
  • uppermost
  • topmost
  • airy
  • upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • descending
  • low
  • dropped
  • lowered
  • down
  • fallen
  • grounded
  • sunken
  • depressed
  • descendant
  • lowermost
  • low-lying
  • level
  • descendent
  • even
  • nethermost
  • undermost
  • abreast
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ascending

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ascend
as in rising
to move or extend upward the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rising
  • climbing
  • soaring
  • lifting
  • mounting
  • thrusting
  • sloping
  • arising
  • upping
  • aspiring
  • uprising
  • upturning
  • towering
  • surging
  • tilting
  • upthrusting
  • uprearing
  • leaning
  • inclining
  • elevating
  • scaling
  • uplifting
  • ballooning
  • raising
  • surmounting
  • cresting
  • topping
  • boosting
  • zooming
  • upheaving
  • slanting
  • reclining
  • upraising
  • tipping
  • taking off
  • listing
  • blasting off
  • canting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • descending
  • declining
  • falling (off)
  • plunging
  • dropping
  • dipping
  • sliding
  • sinking
  • plummeting
  • diving
  • nose-diving
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