ascending

UK
/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
US
/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
ascendingadjective
more ascending
Comp.
most ascending
Super.
UK
/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
US
/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
Translations
croissantS’emploie pour exprimer une augmentation progressive ou un classement du plus petit au plus grand.
The ascending order of the numbers made it easier to analyze the data.
L'ordre croissant des nombres a facilité l'analyse des données.
The ascending smoke from the chimney could be seen from miles away.
La fumée montante de la cheminée pouvait être vue à des kilomètres.
Additional translations
ascendantS’emploie pour une progression vers un rang, une position ou une direction plus élevés.
Definitions
Moving or going upward; rising.
The ascending smoke from the chimney could be seen from miles away.
Increasing in size, amount, or degree.
The ascending order of the numbers made it easier to analyze the data.
Moving towards a higher position or rank.
The ascending manager quickly gained respect from his peers.
ascendingnoun
UK
/əˈsendɪŋ/
US
/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
Gerund used as a noun meaning 'the act of rising or ascent'.
Translations
The ascending of the balloon was a breathtaking sight.
L'ascension du ballon était un spectacle à couper le souffle.
Definitions
The act or process of rising, climbing, or moving upward; ascent.
The ascending of the balloon was a breathtaking sight.
ascendverb

ascending

ing-form

ascended
Past Simple
ascended
Past Participle
ascending
ing-form
UK
/əˈsɛnd/
US
/əˈsɛnd/
Translations
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
Le ballon a commencé à monter dans le ciel.
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
Le ballon a commencé à s'élever dans le ciel.
Additional translations
gravirSurtout pour une montée difficile, notamment une montagne ou une pente.
Definitions
To move upward, to rise from a lower station.
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
To rise to a higher point, rank, or degree; proceed from an inferior to a superior degree or level.
She worked hard to ascend in her career.
To go up or climb something.
The hikers decided to ascend the mountain before dawn.
To rise in pitch or tone.
The singer's voice began to ascend as she reached the chorus.