Downed: meaning, definitions and examples

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downed

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrubado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช niedergeschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jatuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zestrzelony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’ƒๅขœใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abattu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derribado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸaฤŸฤฑ dรผลŸmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ ค๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณู‚ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sraลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ‡ป่ฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podrtan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fellur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ˜แƒจแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผrรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,675, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.