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Down definition: from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position. See examples of DOWN used in a sentence.
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The meaning of DOWN is toward or in a lower physical position. How to use down in a sentence.
in or toward a low or lower position, from a higher one: There’s a bathroom down the stairs and to the right. He poured the rest of the coffee down the drain. The cat jumped down from the chair. Please sit down (= stop standing and come to a sitting position).
Definition of down adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for DOWN: downward, downwards, below, over, downstairs, downhill, low, facedown; Antonyms of DOWN: up, upward, upwards, upwardly, aloft, incomplete, ongoing, unfinished
A1. moving from above and onto a surface: I sat down and turned on the TV. Put that box down on the floor. down adverb, preposition (DIRECTION) in or towards a particular direction, usually south: Pete's moved down to London. down the road/river, etc. A2. along or further along the road / river, etc: There's another pub further down the street.
Anything that moves lower — in height, location, or volume — is down, so you can travel down south, tell your dog to get down, or turn your loud music down. Down can also refer to a mood or condition; if you're feeling down, you're sad, and if your computer is down, it's not working.
