Down /daʊn/

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

Definition

noun

A negative aspect; a downer.
“I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off.”
A grudge (on someone).

verb

To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
“A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast.”
To lower; to put (something) down.
“The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools.”

adjective

Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.
“Mary seems very down since she split up with her boyfriend.”
(normally in the combination 'down with') Sick or ill.
“He is down with the flu.”

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Down /daʊn/

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