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- pronunciation:
- daUn
- parts of speech:
- adverb, preposition, adjective, noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- down and out, down in the mouth, down to
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
from above to a lower position; toward, in, or into a lower position.
He fell down and couldn't get up.- synonyms:
- below, beneath, downward, over
- antonyms:
- aloft, up
- similar words:
- downhill, downstairs, headlong, low, under
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| definition 2: |
to or at a worse, inferior, or lower level or state.
His work quality has gone down.Please turn down the music.- synonyms:
- downward, low, under
- antonyms:
- up
- similar words:
- downhill, worse
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| definition 3: |
to or in a lying or sitting position.
- similar words:
- flat, prone
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| definition 4: |
from a past or bygone time.
down through the ages- synonyms:
- downward
- similar words:
- along, forth, onward, through
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| definition 5: |
a partial cash payment before taking possession.
I put ten dollars down on the suit.- similar words:
- in advance
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| definition 6: |
in writing.
Put your ideas down on paper. |
| definition 7: |
on paper.
Please write down this address. |
| definition 8: |
in a southerly direction.
We flew down from New York to Florida.- synonyms:
- south, southward
- antonyms:
- up
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| definition 9: |
toward a place of activity or interest.
We will meet down at the theater.- synonyms:
- over
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| definition 10: |
earnestly; seriously.
Shall we get down to business?- synonyms:
- earnestly, seriously
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| related words: |
deep, low, lowly |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
to a lower position or level in or on.
They walked down the stairs.
- antonyms:
- up
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| definition 2: |
along; through.
He hiked down the trail.- synonyms:
- along
- similar words:
- across, by way of, through, up, via
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
going to a lower level.
the down escalator- synonyms:
- descendent, descending, downward
- antonyms:
- up
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| definition 2: |
depressed or sorrowful.
He's feeling very down.- synonyms:
- blue, dejected, depressed, despondent, heavy-hearted, low, sad, unhappy
- antonyms:
- cheerful, elated, happy, high, joyful, up
- similar words:
- disconsolate, doleful, downcast, forlorn, heartsick, melancholy, woeful
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| definition 3: |
unable to function; ill, incapacitated.
He's down with the flu.The computers are down.- synonyms:
- ill, incapacitated, nonfunctional, sick, unwell
- antonyms:
- better, operational, up
- similar words:
- ailing, indisposed, poorly
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| definition 4: |
paid in advance, usu. as a first installment.
- similar words:
- in advance
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| related words: |
dejected, lonesome, moody, sad, wretched |
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| phrase: |
down and out, down in the mouth |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a descent; decline.
- synonyms:
- decline, descent
- antonyms:
- up
- similar words:
- dip, fall, nose dive, plunge, tumble
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| definition 2: |
a reverse; lapse.
- synonyms:
- lapse, reversal, setback
- antonyms:
- advance
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
downs, downing, downed |
| definition 1: |
to knock over; cause to fall.
- synonyms:
- overthrow, tip over, topple
- similar words:
- deck, fell, floor, overturn, upset
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to conquer; beat.
Our team downed their team six to nothing.- synonyms:
- beat, defeat
- similar words:
- best, clobber, conquer, cream, fell, lick, overcome, subdue, thrash, trounce, vanquish, wallop, whip, whomp, worst
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| definition 3: |
to drink quickly; gulp.
He downed a cup of coffee before running to catch the bus.- synonyms:
- gulp down, guzzle, swill
- similar words:
- quaff
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| related words: |
demolish, drain, drink, throw |
| phrase: |
down to |
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