A1adverb high_frequency_chunk

Down

🇬🇧 UK /["/daʊn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/daʊn/"]/

Meaning of Down

to or at a lower place or position

In simple words: A word meaning below or to lower something.

Down in a sentence

• She quickly ran down the hill.
• Please write your answers down on the paper.
• The dog lay down in the sun.
• The balloon floated down from the sky.
• I need to calm down after a long day.

How to use Down

Use 'down' to indicate direction or position. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing where more specific terms might be required.

Grammar pattern

verb + down, adverb

Memory hint

Think of a person going down stairs — they are moving from a higher place to a lower place.

Related words

Collocations with Down

• sit down
• bring down
• down the road

Synonyms for Down

• lower
• beneath
• downward

Opposites of Down

• up
• higher
• above

Common mistakes with Down

• Confusing 'down' with 'up' when indicating direction.
• Using 'down' incorrectly with certain verbs like 'set down' instead of just 'set'.
• Using 'down' where a more specific preposition might be better, like 'beneath'.

Frequently asked questions about Down

What does Down mean?

A word meaning below or to lower something.

What is the definition of Down?

to or at a lower place or position

How do you use Down in a sentence?

She quickly ran down the hill.

Can you give another example of Down?

Please write your answers down on the paper.

What are synonyms for Down?

Common alternatives include lower, beneath, downward.

What is the opposite of Down?

Opposite meanings include up, higher, above.

What words go with Down?

It commonly pairs with sit down, bring down, down the road.

What are common mistakes when using Down?

Confusing 'down' with 'up' when indicating direction. Using 'down' incorrectly with certain verbs like 'set down' instead of just 'set'. Using 'down' where a more specific preposition might be better, like 'beneath'.

How do you pronounce Down?

US: /["/daʊn/"]/, UK: /["/daʊn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Down?

Use 'down' to indicate direction or position. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing where more specific terms might be required.

What CEFR level is Down?

"Down" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.