ascending Definition
going up or increasing in size or value.
Using ascending: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ascending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The hikers followed an ascending trail to the summit.
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The stock market has been on an ascending trend for the past month.
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The ascending order of the numbers is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
ascending Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: ascending in Brief
'Ascending' [əˈsɛndɪŋ] describes something that is going up or increasing in size or value. It is often used to describe physical movement, such as 'The hikers followed an ascending trail to the summit,' or trends, such as 'The stock market has been on an ascending trend for the past month.' It is the opposite of 'descending' and can be used to describe numerical order, as in 'The ascending order of the numbers is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.'
