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descendants (noun)

People, animals, or plants that are related to a particular ancestor or group from a later period. It refers to offspring, often over many generations, tracing lineage downwards through time.

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Think of 'Descendants' as 'Down-Send-Ants'. The family line is 'sent down' through time, like a long line of ants follow...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He is a descendent of the king. → He is a descendant of the king.

My ancestors are my descendants. → My ancestors are the people I come from; I am their descendant.

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