descended
word · lemma: descend
/dɪˈsɛndəd/
/dɪsˈɛndɪd/
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
He descended into the dark cave without hesitation.
natural
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
Many Americans are descended from immigrants who arrived centuries ago.
natural