Climbing & Going
English Language: KS3, topic 4.1.8
Cede - Go
Words containing the stems 'cede', 'ceed' or 'cess' generally mean going.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Descend
- To descend is to go down.
- Example: My grandma descended the stairs with difficulty.
- Alternative: My grandma went down the stairs with difficulty.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Climbing & Going
Which of these root words does NOT mean 'going'?
What are THREE root words that mean 'going'?
What motion do words containing 'scend' generally relate to?