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An instance of descending; act of coming down.countableuncountable
- We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
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A way down.countableuncountable
- We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
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A sloping passage or incline.countableuncountable
- The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
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Lineage or hereditary derivation.countableuncountable
- Our guide was of Welsh descent.
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A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.countableuncountable
- After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
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A falling upon or invasion.countableuncountable
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A particular extension of the idea of gluing.countableuncountable
ant. ascent