|
Towards a (lower) place or position
“We were kitted out with helmets and torches before being taken down into the pit.”
At or in a lower position
“The guests are waiting down in the hall.”
In a tumbling movement towards the ground
“She tripped on her shoelaces and fell down.”
From or to a place
“We decided to head down towards the lake.”
Downward or low down
In a manner causing someone to lose consciousness
Following the path of a river or stream
Throughout the length of
“We walked down the trail until we reached a beautiful lagoon.”
Throughout (a period of time)
“Good, reliable working dogs have been vital to the shepherding of sheep down the ages.”
From a higher to a lower point of (something)
“Rainwater came through the roof and poured down the walls at the height of the downpour.”
Extending underneath
In a state of unhappiness or depression
“I was feeling a little down and just wanted to be left alone.”
Inoperable and not in working condition
“The coffee machine is currently down and repairs are underway.”
Finished or having been brought to an end
“That's nine down and just three more to go.”
Somewhat ill or not fully physically healthy
“My sister obliged but came down with the flu the next day.”
Placed or scheduled on a list or addendum
“I've got your speech down for tomorrow afternoon.”
Very good in standard or quality
Moving or leading towards a lower place or level
Lacking energy or alertness
Flawed, broken, or sustaining some form of damage
Having a good or detailed knowledge of
In an idle state due to not being used or employed
Low in available quantities
Fashionable, popular and trendy
Not connected to the internet or unavailable
No longer alive
To be running behind schedule
To ingest a drink, usually very quickly
“He was parched and would down the entire mug of cider in a matter of seconds.”
To eat food, usually very quickly
“He then attempted to quickly down the unpalatable meal with closed eyes.”
To knock or bring to the ground
“Severe winds and weather conditions would down several trees in the neighborhood.”
(somewhat rare) To refuse, or to vote against
“The council would down all attempts to lift the ban on indoor smoking.”
To overcome or prevail over, especially a difficulty or obstacle
To murder or assassinate someone
To abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.)
To go beyond in performance
To cause to feel sorrow
To fall down or over, especially suddenly
Soft, fine, fluffy feathers found in birds
“The baby penguins' woolly down is essential in the Antarctic winter.”
An unwelcome experience or event
“Depression can be caused by stress, or it can sometimes be triggered by an emotional down.”
Something that causes sadness, disappointment or annoyance
“I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off.”
A loss of success or status
“You have your ups and downs, like in any business, and we're just having a down at the moment.”
A feeling or period of unhappiness or depression
“Joe's just going through a bit of a down at the moment.”
(dated) A feeling of aversion or hostility towards someone
“She had a down on me for no apparent reason.”
(usually "downs") A large area of land with trees
“The festival will be held on the downs by the river.”
Bitter indignation, typically at having been treated unfairly
A state of decline or degeneration
A steep downward plunge
A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind
Any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune
Padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys
A fine film, filament or strand
Something given as a reward or remuneration for something done
|
