Descending, descent; declivity.

The action of descend, v. (in various senses). literal. The action of coming or going down; descent. Also: an instance of this.

An act or instance of coming down (in various senses); a descent from a higher place or position. Also: a section of road or terrain that slopes…

The action of low, v.2 (in various senses); lowering; (also) an instance of this.

With reference to a cloud, a storm, or something immaterial (frequently something with negative, solemn, or quiet connotations, as depression…

The action or an act of going or coming down. Cf. descent, n. 5b 5c.

gen. The action of descending; going or coming down, descent (literal and figurative).

Stepping down, descent. Also a textual variant of digression, n. Obsolete.

The action or an act of coming down (in various senses); descent from a higher place or position; downfall; humiliation; (also) a downpour. Cf. downc…

gen. A downward stroke; a descending movement, esp. when alternating with a corresponding upward movement.

Downward course, descent. Also figurative.

The action of the verb; a descent.

A forward or downward movement. Obsolete. rare.

A falling down; in Pathology = prolapsus.

Falling down, downfall, descent.

A going down, a descent (literal and figurative); an adverse circumstance or turn of events; a low point. Frequently paired with up; see also up and…

The descent, onset, or approach of night, twilight, etc. (occasionally also of winter).