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heave vs ascent

ascent vs heave

heave and ascent both are nouns.

heave is a verb but ascent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heave Yes No Yes No
ascent Yes No No No
As nouns, ascent is a hypernym of heave; that is, ascent is a word with a broader meaning than heave:
  • heave: the act of lifting something with great effort
  • ascent: the act of changing location in an upward direction
Other hypernyms of heave include ascending, ascension, rise.
As nouns, ascent is a hypernym of heave; that is, ascent is a word with a broader meaning than heave:
  • heave: an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
  • ascent: a movement upward; rise above the ground
Other hypernyms of heave include ascension, rise, rising.
heave (noun) ascent (noun)
throwing something heavy (with great effort) the act of changing location in an upward direction
the act of lifting something with great effort a movement upward; rise above the ground
the act of raising something an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
(geology) a horizontal dislocation
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
heave (verb) ascent (verb)
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
lift or elevate
throw with great effort
rise and move, as in waves or billows
move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Difference between heave and ascent

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