Opposite of past participle for to move upwards
“The eagle would descend from the skies before perching itself on a tree branch.”
Opposite of past participle for to emerge by means of an upward movement
“At dusk, we sat by the lake and watched the sun disappear below the horizon.”
Opposite of past participle for to be, or to appear to be, taller than the surrounding landscape
“The landscape would flatten out once we had driven past the mountains.”
Opposite of past participle for to increase in quantity, size, or degree
“Supply was high, demand was low, and prices would drop as a consequence.”
Opposite of past participle for to get better
“My purchasing power would worsen substantially after I was laid off.”
(of a sound) Opposite of past participle for to become louder or higher in pitch
“His anger dissipated and his tone would gradually hush as he calmed down.”
Opposite of past participle for to get to one's feet
“Please sit once we have confirmed your attendance by calling out your name.”
Opposite of past participle for to get out of bed
“I can usually sleep soundly at night after a hard day at work.”
Opposite of past participle for to increase in value, status, or level of success
“After a number of scandals, he would fall from being considered a respected lawyer to an object of scorn.”
Opposite of past participle for to be restored to life
“Many valiant lives would perish on that fateful day, never to rise again, but forever to be remembered.”
Opposite of past participle for to become disobedient against authority
“Citizens acknowledged the improving economy and would comply with new measures introduced by the government.”
Opposite of past participle for to improve in mood or disposition
“Little Ricky's spirits would dampen when his mother refused him a cookie for his bad behavior.”
(of land or a natural feature) Opposite of past participle for to incline upwards
“Our journey on foot would get easier because the trail would go downhill for the rest of the way.”
(of a meeting or a session of a court) Opposite of past participle for to adjourn
“The magistrate declared that court would resume tomorrow morning.”
(rise to) Opposite of past participle for to react with annoyance or anger
“He would always look to words of comfort from his supporters to calm him during times of stress.”
Opposite of past participle for to have its source
“Glaciers abutting the river disgorge house-size icebergs into the water, and then the current lofts them away.”
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