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descent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
noun
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
"We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."
A way down.
"We had difficulty in finding the correct descent."
A sloping passage or incline.
"The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery."
Antonymsascent
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