Down: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to indicate a lower position or movement towards a lower place. It's common in everyday conversation.

• She looked down at her feet.
• The ball rolled down the hill.

Used to indicate a lower level or position, usually in relation to a fixed reference point. It is often used in formal writing.

• The temperature dropped below freezing.
• Check the footnotes below the text.

Used to indicate something being directly or closely below another object or level, often implying physical contact or support. Suitable for casual and formal contexts.

• The keys are under the mat.
• He is under a lot of pressure at work.

Used to indicate something being directly under another object or level, often implying a sense of covering or shelter. It can also suggest hierarchy or importance.

• The cat hid beneath the table.
• She felt that the job was beneath her dignity.

Used when someone is feeling slightly unhappy or disappointed, often temporarily.

• I'm feeling a bit down today because it’s raining.
• She was down after she missed the bus to work.

Used in general terms for feeling unhappy, disappointed, or upset. It is a broad term and can apply to various situations.

• She felt sad when she heard the bad news.
• It's sad to see him leave the company.

Used to describe a more severe and long-lasting feeling of sadness, often requiring medical attention. It is a more clinical term.

• He has been depressed ever since he lost his job.
• She's been diagnosed with depression and is receiving treatment.

Used when someone is feeling less energetic or less happy than usual. It can be temporary and is not as severe as depressed.

• I'm feeling pretty low after that argument with my friend.
• He's been a bit low since he moved to a new city.

Refers to something in a lower position or related to a depressive or sad mood. Also used to describe a scheduled future time or event.

• The ball rolled down the hill
• He's feeling a bit down today
• The meeting is scheduled for three days down the line

Used in writing and typing to indicate the end of one line and the beginning of another, allowing for proper formatting of text.

• Press Enter to insert a line break
• The poem has a line break after each verse

A technical term often used in computing or coding to specify how the end of a line is encoded in text files. Different systems use different characters or sequences, such as newline (\n) or carriage return (\r).

• The script failed because it expected UNIX-style line endings
• Make sure to convert the line endings before uploading the file