Downed: meaning, definitions and examples
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downed
[ daสnd ]
past tense
Downed is the past tense of the verb 'down', which means to cause something to fall or to bring something to the ground. It can also refer to consuming something quickly, especially in reference to food or drink.
Synonyms
drank, finished, knocked down, toppled
Examples of usage
- He downed the drink in one gulp.
- The storm downed several trees in the area.
- The player downed his opponent in just a few seconds.
Translations
Translations of the word "downed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derrubado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช niedergeschlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ jatuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฑะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zestrzelony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅขใใใ
๐ซ๐ท abattu
๐ช๐ธ derribado
๐น๐ท aลaฤฤฑ dรผลmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ด๋ ค๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุณูุท
๐จ๐ฟ sraลพenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zhodenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๅป่ฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ podrtan
๐ฎ๐ธ fellur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผลรผrรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ derribado
Etymology
The term 'downed' comes from the verb 'down', which originated in Middle English as 'dun' or 'doun', meaning 'from a higher to a lower position'. The word itself is derived from the Old English 'dลซne', relating to descending or lowering. In modern usage, 'downed' has evolved to signify not only physically bringing something to the ground but also metaphorically consuming substances, particularly food and beverages. The dual meanings of the word reflect a broader sense of diminishment or completion, whether it pertains to tangible objects or personal consumption. Language evolution has seen this usage grow, particularly in informal contexts, where to 'down' a drink showcases both an action of consumption and completion.