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descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/
Main Example

The descent down the hill was steep.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of moving downwards or a decline in position.

Other Example

The descent from the mountain was challenging.

We felt a sudden descent in temperature as night fell.

His descent into the valley was quick and smooth.

Synonyms

steep descent

rapid descent

gradual descent

Synonyms

decline

drop

fall

descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/
Main Example

She is of Irish descent.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person's family background or ancestry.

Other Example

He is proud of his Italian descent.

Her descent can be traced back to the Vikings.

They celebrate their Native American descent.

Synonyms

family descent

cultural descent

direct descent

Synonyms

ancestry

lineage

heritage

descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/
Main Example

The descent of the path was easy to walk.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A downward slope or decline.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/
Main Example

The descent of the company was quick after the scandal.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A decline in quality or status.

Other Example
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