Definitions and Examples of ascend, rise, emerge
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move upward, climb, or go to a higher level.
Example
The hikers had to ascend the steep mountain trail to reach the summit.
To move upward, increase in height, or become higher.
Example
The sun will rise in the east and set in the west.
To come out, appear, or become visible after being hidden or obscured.
Example
The moon will emerge from behind the clouds in a few minutes.
Key Differences: ascend vs rise vs emerge
- 1Ascend implies a gradual upward movement, while plunge implies a sudden downward movement.
- 2Rise implies a steady upward movement, while plunge implies a sudden and rapid downward movement.
- 3Emerge implies a gradual appearance or becoming visible, while plunge implies a sudden disappearance or submersion.
Effective Usage of ascend, rise, emerge
- 1Travel: Use ascend to describe climbing mountains, stairs, or other elevated structures.
- 2Economics: Use rise to describe an increase in prices, wages, or economic indicators.
- 3Nature: Use emerge to describe the appearance of celestial bodies, animals, or plants.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of plunge are ascend, rise, and emerge. Use ascend to describe gradual upward movements, rise to describe steady upward movements, and emerge to describe gradual appearances. These words can be used in various contexts such as travel, economics, and nature.
