Definition of "descend"
Kid-friendly meaning of descend, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "descend" mean?
descend (verb) — to go down from a higher place to a lower one.
Example sentences using "descend"
Grade K–2
The bird will descend.
Grade 3–5
The plane began to descend slowly as we approached the busy city airport.
Grade 6–8
Climbers often say the descent is harder than the climb, since tired legs have to slow each step on the way down, and most accidents happen on descents.
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