Definitions and Examples of descends, falls, drops
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move downward from a higher place or position.
Example
The airplane descends slowly as it approaches the runway.
To drop or move downward under the force of gravity.
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
To fall or let fall in drops.
Example
The rain drops fell heavily on the roof.
Key Differences: descends vs falls vs drops
- 1Descends implies a controlled or deliberate movement downward, while falls suggests a sudden or uncontrolled drop.
- 2Drops specifically refers to something falling in small amounts or droplets.
- 3Ascends is the opposite of all three antonyms, indicating upward movement.
Effective Usage of descends, falls, drops
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe the movement of vehicles such as airplanes, elevators, or hot air balloons.
- 2Nature: Use these antonyms to describe natural phenomena such as waterfalls, rain, or snow.
- 3Sports: Use these antonyms to describe the movement of athletes in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, or rock climbing.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of ascends are descends, falls, and drops. Use these words to describe downward movement in various contexts such as travel, nature, or sports. Remember that descends implies a controlled movement, falls suggests a sudden drop, and drops refers to small amounts of falling.
