nousu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acclivity noun A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.
- ascendant adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
- ascension noun The act of rising or moving upward, especially to a position of power or a higher spiritual state.
- ascent noun The act of climbing or rising, or the route by which one climbs.
- comeback noun A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
- elevation noun The height of a place above sea level.
- hike noun A long walk taken for pleasure or exercise, usually outdoors.
- lift verb To raise something to a higher position.
- pitch noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
- raising noun The act of bringing up and caring for a child.
- rise verb To move upward or increase.
- rising noun An armed revolt or uprising against a ruler or government.
- soar verb To fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents.
- swell verb To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
- takeoff noun The moment a plane, rocket, bird, or jumper leaves the ground and becomes airborne.
Senses
nousu is used for these senses in English:
- acclivity (geomorphology) A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.
- ascendant Chiefly in in the ascendant: an act of ascending or rising.
- ascension The act of ascending; an ascent.
- ascent The act of ascending; a motion upwards.
- ascent The way or means by which one ascends.
- ascent The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; gradient; steepness
- comeback (sports) An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
- elevation The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.
ascendant — full definition
- adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
- noun A position of dominance or commanding influence, especially in the phrase "in the ascendant."