Descent and Rake

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Descent

Descent noun - A downward slope.
Usage example: on bicycle tours the ascents always seem to outnumber the descents
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Antonyms for Descent
Rake is an antonym for descent.
Nearby Words: descend, descendant, descending, descender

Rake

Rake noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.
Usage example: the floor of the auditorium doesn't have much of a rake, so sightlines for spectators in the rear are not good
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Antonyms for Rake
Descent is an antonym for rake.
Nearby Words: raked, raker, raking
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long long descent long rake
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