Down
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British pronunciation/dˈa‍ʊn/
American pronunciation/ˈdaʊn/
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toward a lower position or level

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She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.
The children slid down the slide at the playground, laughing as they landed in the sand.
He looked down from the balcony and marveled at the view of the bustling city below.
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used to indicate a position further along a path or direction

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The grocery store is down the block.
The cafe is down the road, just past the intersection.
The park is down the hill, a short walk away.
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used to indicate that something has happened or existed throughout a long period of time

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The story of love and sacrifice has been passed down the ages.
The struggles of the working class have been documented down the decades.
The values of freedom and equality have been fought for down the centuries.
down
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at or toward a lower level or position

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She carefully walked down the stairs.
The ball rolled down the hill and into the meadow.
The airplane descended down through the clouds for landing.
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at a reduced level or strength

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The music was too loud, so he turned it down.
She calmed down after the argument.
The temperature dropped down last night.
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toward a lower latitude or southward

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We're heading down to Florida for the holidays.
They moved down to the coast for a better lifestyle.
She traveled down from the mountains for the weekend.
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in reference to an initial or immediate payment made as part of a larger sum, often as a deposit

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He paid £ 50 down on the car and promised to pay the rest next week.
You can put £ 10 down now and settle the remaining balance later.
The buyer put £ 100 down as a deposit for the apartment.
05

to a state of non-operation or closure

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The website went down when too many users tried to access it simultaneously.
The business folded down after many years of operation.
The shop locked down temporarily for renovations.
06

from a past point in time or sequence toward a later one

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The history book covers events in England down to 1540.
The research traces the development of the theory down to the present day.
The timeline of the project extends down to next year.
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into or toward the stomach

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I ca n't seem to keep anything down since I got sick.
She felt nauseous and could n't keep her breakfast down.
After the surgery, he struggled to keep any food down.
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at or to a reduced price, value, or rank

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In the rankings, the team fell down to the third position.
During the auction, bids started going down rapidly.
By the end of the quarter, sales were down significantly.
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to a more focused or reduced form

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She edited the essay down to 500 words.
They managed to boil the concept down to its core ideas.
He trimmed the speech down to fit within the time limit.
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into a state of defeat or rejection

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The council voted the proposal down after hours of debate.
The opposing team was brought down in the final minutes of the match.
The motion was struck down by a majority vote.
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in written form or recorded

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She wrote down all the instructions as the teacher explained them.
He put down his thoughts in a journal every night.
The lawyer asked him to put down his signature on the document.
01

experiencing a temporary state of sadness

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He seemed down lately, ever since he lost his job.
She appeared down after hearing the bad news about her friend's illness.
The rainy weather always makes him feel a bit down.
02

moving or facing a direction from a higher to a lower position

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The down escalator takes passengers from the upper level to the ground floor.
The down slope of the hill made skiing difficult for beginners.
The down arrow indicates the direction of descent.
03

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

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The company's website was down for maintenance, causing inconvenience for online shoppers.
We had to postpone the meeting because the server was down, preventing us from accessing important documents.
The email system was down for several hours, disrupting communication across the organization.
04

having experienced a reduction in value or performance

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The stock prices are down today due to the market crash.
Our sales numbers are down this quarter compared to last year.
The economy has been down for months, causing widespread concern.
05

eliminated or dismissed from play due to a strikeout in a game

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He ’s down after a fast pitch caught him off guard.
The team is one down, hoping for a comeback.
Two players are down, and only one more to go before the inning ends.
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fully learned or achieved with skill and confidence

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She had the dance routine down perfectly after weeks of practice.
He finally got the recipe down after several attempts.
They had the new company policy down by the end of the training session.
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having been lowered or closed

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The blinds are down, blocking the sunlight.
The curtains are down after the performance.
The shutters were down when I arrived at the shop.
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completed or finished, especially in a sequence or list

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He had three down and four more left to tackle.
The tasks were nearly all down, only one more remained.
Five chapters down, only three more to read in the book.
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affected by a sickness, often temporarily

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She ’s feeling down with a cold today.
I ’m down with a headache, so I ’ll stay home.
He was down with a stomach bug for a few days.
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having a sad or discouraging mood or tone

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I do n’t want to watch anything down tonight, let ’s pick something uplifting.
The book ’s down theme made it hard to enjoy.
The down ending of the film caught everyone off guard.
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showing agreement, loyalty, or willingness to participate in an activity or cause

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She's down with the new project idea.
Are you down for a road trip this weekend?
He ’s totally down with the team ’s decision to start fresh.
to down
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to rapidly and completely consume food

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She was so hungry that she could down a whole pizza by herself.
He downed the whole pizza in under 10 minutes.
They downed their meals before heading out to the meeting.
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to drink completely, often in one go

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He downed the bottle of water after his run.
She quickly downed her glass of wine before the toast.
The athlete downed the energy drink during the break.
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to defeat or overcome someone or something, typically in a contest or competition

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The team downed their rivals in the championship game.
She downed her opponent in a fierce tennis match.
The boxer downed his challenger with a powerful punch.
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to bring something or someone to the ground, typically by force or action

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The strong winds downed several trees in the park.
The storm downed the power lines, leaving the city without electricity.
The rock climber accidentally downed his equipment when he slipped.
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to make something fall or crash, typically through force or gunfire

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The missile downed the enemy helicopter in mid-air.
The fighter jet successfully downed an incoming missile.
The soldiers downed the drone with a well-aimed shot.
Down
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the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

What is "down"?

Down refers to a type of feather found in birds that is characterized by its smooth and fluffy texture. It is made up of soft, fine filaments that lack the interlocking barbs found in other feathers, giving it a delicate and airy appearance. The down feathers are typically located beneath the outer feathers, close to the bird's body, and serve several important functions. They provide excellent insulation, trapping air and creating a layer of warmth next to the bird's skin, which helps regulate body temperature in both cold and hot environments. The fluffy structure of down feathers also allows for efficient buoyancy, aiding birds in floating on water surfaces. Down is highly valued for its insulating properties and is often used in the manufacturing of bedding, clothing, and insulation materials.

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The duck's down kept it warm during the winter.
The jacket is filled with down for extra warmth.
After the bird molted, its down feathers were scattered on the ground.
02

hair that is thin, soft, and short on someone's face or body

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The baby ’s head was covered in the soft down.
She had a fine layer of down on her upper lip.
The baby ’s cheeks were covered with soft down.
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a chance a team has to move the football forward toward the opponent's end zone

What is a "down"?

A down in football is one of the four chances the offensive team has to move the ball at least ten yards. Each time the ball is snapped, the team is given a down to try and advance the ball. If the team gains ten or more yards, they are awarded a new set of four downs. If they do not, they either lose possession of the ball or attempt a kick, such as a punt or field goal.

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After three unsuccessful downs, they punted the ball away.
On second down, the wide receiver caught a short pass for a gain of three yards.
The offense managed to gain eight yards on down.
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fine, soft hair found on animals, like sheep or deer

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The down on the deer ’s coat kept it warm in the cold weather.
Sheep are sheared for their down, which is used to make wool products.
The coat of the calf was covered in soft down, providing insulation.
05

a hilly, grassy area with little vegetation, often used for grazing

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The sheep were scattered across the rolling downs.
We took a long walk through the windswept downs.
The downs are ideal for grazing cattle in the summer.
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