Descent

Synonyms of descent

• decline
• fall
• drop

Antonyms of descent

• rise
• ascent
• climb

Collocations of descent

rapid descent

Frequency: 70 %

The plane went into a rapid descent before landing safely.

gradual descent

Frequency: 60 %

The gradual descent of the sun marked the end of the day.

controlled descent

Frequency: 55 %

The skydiver executed a controlled descent to the landing zone.

smooth descent

Frequency: 50 %

The elevator provided a smooth descent to the ground floor.

sudden descent

Frequency: 45 %

The sudden descent of the stock market took everyone by surprise.

Idiomatic Expressions for descent

• Phrase: a descent from greatness
  Meaning: a decline or loss of status or power
  Usage: The company's descent from greatness was attributed to poor management decisions.