Definitions

1. adverb

in a downward direction; moving or proceeding downward

“The ball rolled down the hill.”

2. adverb

completely; entirely; to the lowest or weakest point

“The team was down after losing the game.”

3. adverb

at a lower level; to a lower point

“The water level is down due to the drought.”

4. preposition

in or into a lower position; at or towards the bottom

“Put the box down on the floor.”

5. verb

to bring or come to a lower position; to move downward

“The plane is going down for landing.”

6. noun

the lower or underside of something

“The down of the feather is soft to touch.”

7. noun

a soft, fluffy substance produced by birds, such as geese or ducks

“The down on the duvet is very warm.”

8. noun

a state of being depressed or unhappy

“After losing her job, she was down for days.”

9. noun

the amount of something that can be put or held in a particular space

“The down of the ski lift was huge.”

10. interjection

an expression of defeat or disappointment

“Oh down, I lost the game!”

11. prefix

meaning downward or lower in position

“The word ‘downhill’ uses the prefix ‘down’.”