Meaning of the word ascending in English

What does ascending mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ascending

US /əˈsen.dɪŋ/
UK /əˈsen.dɪŋ/

Adjective

moving upwards or increasing in size or amount

Example:
The hot air balloon made an ascending journey into the sky.
The numbers are arranged in ascending order.