descend
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: descends · descending · descended
Sense 1
Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position. — To pass from a higher to a lower part of (something, such as a flight of stairs or a slope); to go down along or upon.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position. — Of a flight of stairs, a road, etc.: to lead down (a hill, a slope, etc.).
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “descend” mean?
Senses relating to moving from a higher to a lower position. — To pass from a higher to a lower part of (something, such as a flight of stairs or a slope); to go down along or upon.
Is “descend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.