Down

/daʊn/

The meaning and definition of Down, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.
    β€œMary seems very down since she split up with her boyfriend.”
  2. (normally in the combination 'down with') Sick or ill.
    β€œHe is down with the flu.”
adverb
  1. From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
    β€œThe cat jumped down from the table.”
  2. At a lower or further place or position along a set path.
    β€œHis place is farther down the road.”
Antonyms up across

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