Descending
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Moving or falling downwards; going from a higher to a lower position or level. Arranged in order from highest to lowest or most to least.
“The hikers began descending the mountain as darkness approached.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈsɛn.dɪŋ/
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Antonyms
ascending
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Wordle
Triple-D and double-E pattern; -ING ending is common
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; useful for using multiple common letters
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