ascent vs assent
Definitions
noun
- the act of changing location in an upward direction
- an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
- a movement upward
Examples
Diving underweighted can lead to buoyant ascents at the end of the dive, so I am not advocating that everyone knocks a couple of kilos off the next time they dive.
On September 15th we reached the top of the ascent which, from its many ups and downs, had often made us puff and blow as if broken-winded.
This nascent bleach can also react with primary or secondary amines to form longer lasting, antimicrobial chloramines.
Definitions
noun
- agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
verb
- to agree or express agreement
Examples
Second, that the entire Reichstag assented to the declarations made by the speakers on Tuesday that the Emperor had exceeded his constitutional prerogatives in private discussion with foreigners concerning Germany's attitude on controverted questions.
By convention, this assent is always forthcoming.
The Executive undertakes to produce a coherent programme of government which the parliament is duty bound to scrutinise, debate and give assent to.
