down

//daʊn//
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Adverb

1

toward or in a lower place or position; from a higher to a lower point

The ball rolled down the hill.

2

in or into a sitting or lying position

Please sit down.

3

to or at a place thought of as lower or less important

We drove down to the coast for the weekend.

4

from an earlier to a later time

This tradition has been passed down from ancient times.

5

to a reduced level, amount, or intensity

Turn the music down.

Antonym

Synonym

Preposition

1

from a higher to a lower part of something; along the length of something in a descending direction

We walked down the hill to the beach.

2

at or to a point along or through something

We walked down the street to the park.

Adjective

1

directed or moving toward a lower place or level; descending

The down escalator is on the left.

2

sad or depressed

She's been feeling down since she lost her job.

3

not working or functioning; out of order

The server is down right now.

Antonym

Noun

1

soft fine feathers from a bird, especially used for filling pillows and quilts

This pillow is filled with goose down.

2

a period of bad luck or difficulty

Every business has its ups and downs.

3

one of four chances to advance the ball ten yards in American football

It's third down and we need five more yards.

Verb

1

to knock or bring to the ground

The boxer downed his opponent in the first round.

2

to consume something quickly, especially a drink

He downed his coffee and rushed out the door.

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