assent vs ascent
Homophones/Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
assent vs ascent
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
assent
the expression of approval or agreement
ascent
a climb or upward movement
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Examples
assent
"The board gave its assent to the proposal."
ascent
"The climbers began their ascent of the peak."
Mnemonic Tricks
assent
Assent = S for Say yes (agreement).
ascent
Ascent = up (think climb).
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