down
down
daʊn
dawn
British pronunciation
/daʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "down"in English

01

toward a lower position or level

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She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.
02

used to indicate a position further along a path or direction

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The grocery store is down the block.
03

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.
down
01

at or toward a lower level or position

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The sun slowly sank down behind the mountains.
02

at a reduced level or strength

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The music was too loud, so he turned it down.
03

toward a lower latitude or southward

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We're heading down to Florida for the holidays.
04

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.
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.
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.
07

into or toward the stomach

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I ca n't seem to keep anything down since I got sick.
08

at or to a reduced price, value, or rank

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In the rankings, the team fell down to the third position.
09

to a more focused or reduced form

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She edited the essay down to 500 words.
10

into a state of defeat or rejection

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The council voted the proposal down after hours of debate.
11

in written form or recorded

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She wrote down all the instructions as the teacher explained them.
01

experiencing a temporary state of sadness

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He seemed down lately, ever since he lost his job.
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.
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.
04

having experienced a reduction in value or performance

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The stock prices are down today due to the market crash.
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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.
06

fully learned or achieved with skill and confidence

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She had the dance routine down perfectly after weeks of practice.
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having been lowered or closed

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The blinds are down, blocking the sunlight.
08

completed or finished, especially in a sequence or list

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He had three down and four more left to tackle.
09

affected by a sickness, often temporarily

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He ’s been down with the flu all week.
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having a sad or discouraging mood or tone

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That was a down movie; it left me feeling so gloomy.
11

showing agreement, loyalty, or willingness to participate in an activity or cause

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She's down with the new project idea.
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.
02

to drink completely, often in one go

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He downed the bottle of water after his run.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Down
01

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.
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.
03

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

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The sheep were scattered across the rolling downs.
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