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    down
    /daʊn/

    adverb

    • 1. towards or in a lower place or position, especially to or on the ground or another surface: "she looked down" Similar towards a lower positiondownwardsdownstairstowards the bottomOpposite up
    • 2. to or at a lower level of intensity, volume, or activity: "keep the noise down"

    preposition

    • 1. from a higher to a lower point of (something): "up and down the stairs" Similar lower in/onto the bottom ofOpposite up
    • 2. throughout (a period of time): "astrologers down the ages" Similar throughoutthroughduringin

    adjective

    verb

    • 1. knock or bring to the ground: "175 enemy aircraft had been downed" Similar knock downknock overknock to the groundthrow to the ground
    • 2. consume (something, typically a drink): "he downed five pints of cider" Similar drink (up/down)gulp (down)guzzlequaff

    noun

    • 1. a period of unwelcome experiences or negative mood: informal "there had been more downs than ups during his years at the company" Similar setbacksupsetsreversesreversalsOpposite upshigh
    • 2. a chance for a team to advance the ball, ending when the ball carrier is tackled or the ball becomes out of play. A team must advance at least ten yards in a series of four downs in order to keep possession.

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  2. DOWN definition: 1. in or towards a low or lower position, from a higher one: 2. moving from above and onto a…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of DOWN is toward or in a lower physical position. How to use down in a sentence.

  4. Down definition: from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position. See examples of DOWN used in a sentence.

  5. 2 days ago · If someone or something is down for a particular thing, it has been arranged that they will do that thing, or that thing will happen. Mark had told me that he was down for an interview. ...derelict houses that were down for demolition.

  6. Definition of down adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. DOWN definition: 1. towards or in a lower place: 2. towards or at a lower level or amount: 3. moving from above…. Learn more.

  8. 1. a. From a higher to a lower place or position: hiked down from the peak. b. Toward, to, or on the ground, floor, or bottom: tripped and fell down. c. Downstairs: Let's go down and get some breakfast. d. In or into a sitting, kneeling, or reclining position: knelt down; lying down. e.

  9. Anything that moves lowerin height, location, or volume — is down, so you can travel down south, tell your dog to get down, or turn your loud music down. Down can also refer to a mood or condition; if you're feeling down, you're sad, and if your computer is down, it's not working.

  10. down meaning: 1. towards or in a lower place: 2. towards or at a lower level or amount: 3. moving from above…. Learn more.

  11. down meaning, definition, what is down: to or towards a lower place or position...: Learn more.