Down: meaning, definitions and examples

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down

 

[ daʊn ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

movement

toward or in a lower place or position, especially to or on the ground or another surface

Synonyms

below, beneath, under

Examples of usage

  • She bent down to tie her shoelaces.
  • The ball rolled down the hill.
  • He sat down on the chair.
Context #2 | Adjective

feeling

feeling unhappy or depressed

Synonyms

depressed, low, sad

Examples of usage

  • I've been feeling a bit down lately.
  • She has a down expression on her face.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

a sequence of characters in a computer file marking the end of a line of text

Synonyms

line break, line ending

Examples of usage

  • The program crashed because of a missing carriage return at the end of a line.

Translations

Translations of the word "down" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baixo

🇮🇳 नीचे

🇩🇪 unten

🇮🇩 bawah

🇺🇦 вниз

🇵🇱 w dół

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 bas

🇪🇸 abajo

🇹🇷 aşağı

🇰🇷 아래

🇸🇦 أسفل

🇨🇿 dolů

🇸🇰 dole

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 dol

🇮🇸 niður

🇰🇿 төмен

🇬🇪 ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 aşağı

🇲🇽 abajo

Etymology

The word 'down' has a long history in the English language, dating back to Old English. It has evolved over time to have multiple meanings and uses, from indicating a direction of movement to describing a feeling of sadness. The use of 'down' as a computing term also reflects its adaptability to modern technology. Overall, 'down' remains a versatile and commonly used word in everyday language.

See also: downcast, downsize, downsizing, downstairs, downward, downwards, downy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #110, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.