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had an ascent of about vs had a growing about

The phrase 'had an ascent of about' is correct, while 'had a growing about' is incorrect. 'Ascent' is the correct term to describe an upward movement or increase, while 'growing' is not typically used in this context. 'Had an ascent of about' is a common and appropriate way to express an increase or upward movement.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 659 views

had an ascent of about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe an increase or upward movement.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific amount or degree of upward movement or increase in something.
  • Jul 4, 2005 ... The first 4 miles of this trail had an ascent of about 2000 feet. It was a beautiful trail with breathtaking cliffs at the top. For the first time ever, I saw ...
  • The summit is 700 metres so we had an ascent of about 550 metres. It would probably be dark by the time we got to the top but the terrain did ...
  • had an ascent of about'3 per thousand in the early fifties to more than 6 per thousand between 1961 and 1964 and which was followed by a descent to -0,3 per ...

had a growing about

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Growing' is not the appropriate term to describe an increase or upward movement.

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