descend — to go or come down from a higher to a lower level
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go or come down from a higher to a lower level
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsend/
Korean meaning: 내려가다, 하강하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-센드 (강세: 센드)
Example Sentences
- My grades tend to descend faster than a broken elevator.
- The hiking trail descends steeply into the valley.
- He claims to descend from Vikings, but he's afraid of boats.
descend
VERB//dɪˈsend//
to go or come down from a higher to a lower level
Going down from high to low
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Descend to defend, extend your blade to the end!
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Origin
From Latin 'descendere', composed of the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'scandere' (to climb). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century.
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“My grades tend to descend faster than a broken elevator.”
“The hiking trail descends steeply into the valley.”
“He claims to descend from Vikings, but he's afraid of boats.”
“The temperature will descend below freezing tonight.”
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