descend gradually

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Used when a path, road, or terrain leads downwards over a long distance.

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Examples (10)

  • The hiking trail begins to descend gradually into the valley.
  • As we drove further, the road started to descend gradually towards the coast.
  • The landscape descends gradually from the mountains to the plains.
  • Follow the path as it descends gradually through the dense forest.
  • After the summit, the terrain will descend gradually for several miles.
  • We watched the sun set as the ground descended gradually before us.
  • The gentle slope allows the wheelchair ramp to descend gradually to the lower level.
  • The riverbed descends gradually, creating a slow-moving current.
  • The old railway line, now a footpath, descends gradually to the old station.
  • The floor of the auditorium descends gradually towards the stage.