- the act of ascending; ascent.
- the bodily ascending of Christ from earth to heaven.
- Ascension Day.
- a British island in the S Atlantic Ocean: constituent part of St. Helena. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
- the act of ascending
- the rising of a star above the horizon
- the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
- an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
