Descended Meaning in English
word · lemma: descend
/dɪˈsɛndəd/
di-SEN-did
/dɪsˈɛndɪd/
di-SEND-id
Definition
Moved down from a higher place to a lower one, or came from a particular origin or family line.
Usage & Nuances
Can be literal (moving down steps, hills) or figurative (coming from ancestors). Often found in passive forms: 'descended from'. Common mistake: confusing with 'decreased'.
Spanish: descendió - bajó - proveníaPortuguese (BR): desceu - era descendente dePortuguese (PT): desceu - era descendente deChinese (Simplified): 下降了 - 起源于Chinese (Traditional): 下降了 - 起源於Hindi: नीचे आया - वंशज थाArabic: نزل - ينحدر منBengali: নামা - অবতরণ করা - বংশোদ্ভূত হওয়াRussian: спускаться - происходить (от кого-то)Japanese: 降りる - 由来するVietnamese: đi xuống - xuất thânKorean: 내려가다 - 내려오다 - 유래하다Turkish: inmek - soyundan gelmekUrdu: اترنا - نسل ہوناIndonesian: turun - berasal dari
Example Sentences
The sun descended behind the mountains.
basic
She descended the stairs slowly.
basic
They believe they descended from ancient kings.
basic
A silence descended over the room when the teacher entered.
natural
He descended into the dark cave without hesitation.
natural
Many Americans are descended from immigrants who arrived centuries ago.
natural