Definitions and Examples of descend, fall, decrease
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move or go down from a higher place or level.
Example
The airplane started to descend as it approached the airport.
To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control.
Example
The leaves on the trees will fall in autumn.
To become or make less; diminish.
Example
The company's profits decreased by 20% this year.
Key Differences: descend vs fall vs decrease
- 1Descend implies a downward movement from a higher place or level.
- 2Fall suggests a rapid and uncontrolled downward movement.
- 3Decrease refers to a gradual reduction in size, amount, or intensity.
Effective Usage of descend, fall, decrease
- 1Talking about changes in numbers: Use rise and decrease when discussing changes in numbers, such as stock prices or temperature.
- 2Describing physical movements: Use descend and fall to describe physical movements, such as airplanes or leaves falling from trees.
- 3Discussing trends: Use rise and decrease to discuss trends in data, such as population growth or crime rates.
Remember this!
The antonyms of rise are descend, fall, and decrease. Use descend to describe downward movement from a higher place, fall to describe rapid and uncontrolled downward movement, and decrease to describe a gradual reduction in size, amount, or intensity. Use these words when talking about changes in numbers, describing physical movements, or discussing trends.
