downfield Definition
towards or in the opponent's half of the field in sports such as football or rugby.
Using downfield: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "downfield" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The quarterback threw the ball downfield.
Example
The winger made a run downfield and scored a try.
Example
The team was struggling to move the ball downfield.
downfield Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for downfield
- forward
- towards the goal
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Summary: downfield in Brief
'Downfield' [daʊnfiːld] is an adverb used in sports such as football or rugby to describe movement towards or in the opponent's half of the field. It is often used to describe the direction of a pass or run, as in 'The quarterback threw the ball downfield.'
