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descend vs slump

slump vs descend

descend is not a noun while slump is a noun.

descend and slump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
descend No No Yes No
slump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slump is a hyponym of descend; that is, slump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than descend:
  • descend: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  • slump: fall in value
Other hyponyms of descend include prolapse, abseil, rappel, rope down, dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse, avalanche, roll down, dive, plunge, plunk, go down, go under, set, correct, decline, precipitate, sink, subside, crash, flop, topple, tumble, drop, plop, pitch, alight, climb down, go down, go under, settle, sink, pounce, swoop, drip, cascade, cascade down.
descend (noun) slump (noun)
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
descend (verb) slump (verb)
come as if by falling fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way fall or sink heavily
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity assume a drooping posture or carriage
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example fall in value
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