down

[daʊn]

down Definition

• 1. toward or in a lower place or position
• 2. reduced to a lower or weaker state
• 3. moving from a higher to a lower level or position

Using down: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "down" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She walked down the stairs.

• Example

  The stock market is down today.

• Example

  He put the book down on the table.

• Example

  The sun went down behind the mountains.

down Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for down

• lower
• beneath
• under
• depressed
• sad
• unhappy
• discouraged
• deflated
• reduced
• diminished

Antonyms for down

• higher
• above
• cheerful
• happy
• optimistic
• encouraged
• inflated
• increased
• up

Idioms Using down

• get down to business

  to start focusing on the important task at hand

  Example

  We need to get down to business and finish this project by the deadline.

• bring someone down

  to make someone feel sad or depressed

  Example

  The bad news really brought her down.

• let someone down

  to disappoint someone

  Example

  I'm sorry I let you down. I'll try to do better next time.

Phrases with down

• down and out

  without any money or prospects; destitute

  Example

  After losing his job, he became down and out.

• down the drain

  wasted or lost

  Example

  All of our hard work went down the drain when the project was cancelled.

• down to earth

  practical and realistic

  Example

  She's a down-to-earth person who doesn't get caught up in drama.

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Summary: down in Brief

The word 'down' [daʊn] can be used as an adverb, adjective, or preposition. It generally refers to a lower position or state, such as 'She walked down the stairs.' or 'The stock market is down today.' It also has idiomatic uses, such as 'get down to business,' meaning to focus on an important task, and 'let someone down,' meaning to disappoint someone.