Definitions and Examples of descend, fall, plummet
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move from a higher to a lower place or position.
Example
The airplane began to descend as it approached the runway.
To drop or descend under the force of gravity.
Example
The leaves fell from the tree in autumn.
To fall or drop straight down at high speed.
Example
The stock market plummeted after the announcement of the company's bankruptcy.
Key Differences: descend vs fall vs plummet
- 1Descend implies a gradual or controlled movement downwards.
- 2Fall suggests a sudden or uncontrolled drop due to gravity.
- 3Plummet describes a rapid and steep decline.
Effective Usage of descend, fall, plummet
- 1Aviation: Use descend when referring to the controlled descent of an aircraft during landing.
- 2Weather: Use fall to describe precipitation such as rain or snow falling from the sky.
- 3Finance: Use plummet to describe a sudden and significant drop in the stock market or other financial indicators.
Remember this!
The antonyms of soar are descend, fall, and plummet. These words describe the opposite of soaring, which is to move downward or drop rapidly. Use descend for a gradual or controlled movement downwards, fall for a sudden or uncontrolled drop due to gravity, and plummet for a rapid and steep decline. These words can be used in various contexts such as aviation, weather, and finance.
