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descents

noun
USduh-SENTS/dəˈsɛnts/UKdi-SENTS/dɪˈsɛnts/

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of descent. Use this form when talking about more than one move downward.

    The plane made two quick descents before it landed safely.

    The hikers planned their descents down both sides of the mountain.

    Note

descents is a form of descent

descent, noun: The act of moving down from a higher place to a lower one. Full entry

Forms
descentdescents plural
Spelling
descent → descents: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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