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Climbing & Going

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Cede - Go

Words containing the stems 'cede', 'ceed' or 'cess' generally mean going.

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Exceed

  • To exceed means to go too far or go beyond something.
    • Example: Simon often exceeded his data allowance.
    • Alternative: Simon often went over his data allowance.
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Recede

  • To recede means to go back.
    • Example: Justin ate so many sweets that his gums started to recede.
    • Alternative: Justin ate so many sweets that his gums started to wear back.
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Access

  • To access means to enter (go into) something. Something that's accessible can be easily entered or understood.
    • Example: You can access the building from three entrances.
    • Alternative: You can enter the building through three entrances.

Scend - Climb

Words containing 'scend' generally relate to climbing.

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Ascend

  • To ascend is to go up.
    • Example: Paul and Logan were keen to ascend the mountain.
    • Alternative: Paul and Logan were keen to climb the mountain.
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Descend

  • To descend is to go down.
    • Example: My grandma descended the stairs with difficulty.
    • Alternative: My grandma went down the stairs with difficulty.
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Crescendo

  • A crescendo means a gradual increase, especially in loudness.
    • Example: The song finished with a crescendo.
    • Alternative: The song finished by gradually getting louder.
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Descendant

  • A descendant is a relative who comes after you. Think of it like climbing down the family tree - a descendant is a step down.
    • Example: Mary I was a descendant of Henry VIII.
    • Alternative: Mary I was a child of Henry VIII.

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