Definitions and Examples of descend, land
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move downwards from a higher position to a lower one.
Example
The airplane started to descend towards the runway for landing.
To come to rest on the ground or another surface after moving through the air.
Example
The helicopter had to land on the rooftop due to the lack of space.
Key Differences: descend vs land
- 1Descend implies a gradual or controlled movement downwards.
- 2Land implies a complete stop and coming to rest on the ground or another surface.
Effective Usage of descend, land
- 1Aviation: Use descend and land to describe the actions of airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
- 2Nature: Use descend and land to describe the movements of birds, insects, and other animals.
- 3Technology: Use descend and land to describe the actions of drones, robots, and other machines that can fly or hover.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of hover are descend and land. Use descend to describe a gradual or controlled movement downwards and land to describe a complete stop and coming to rest on the ground or another surface. These words are commonly used in aviation, nature, and technology contexts.
