Descend and Sinking

Descend

Descend verb - To lead or extend downward.

Sinking and descend are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Sinking" with "Descend", this verbs are similar.

Sinking

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
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Synonyms for Sinking

Descend and sinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descend" instead a verb "Sinking".

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

Both words in one sentence

  • Water Is Air Sinking objects descend at the same speed they would if they were falling through air.
    Source: Water Is Air
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