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Go down

🇬🇧 UK //ɡəʊ daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ɡoʊ daʊn//

Meaning of Go down

To move from a higher to a lower position.

In simple words: To move to a lower place or position.

Go down in a sentence

• Please go down the stairs to the basement.
• The price of the laptop will go down next week.
• He felt sad when his spirits went down after the news.
• As they go down, the temperature drops significantly.
• The elevator will go down to the ground floor.
• Let's go down to the café for a coffee.
• When do you think the stock prices will go down?
• They watched the sun go down over the horizon.

How to use Go down

Use 'go down' when describing movement to a lower level. It can also refer to prices, emotions, or information. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

go down + object/place

Memory hint

Think of an elevator going down to remember 'go down'.

Related words

Collocations with Go down

• go down the stairs
• go down in price
• go down with a cold
• go down smoothly
• go down in history

Synonyms for Go down

• descend
• drop
• fall
• lower
• sink

Common mistakes with Go down

• Confused with 'go up' - remember 'down' means lower.
• Using inappropriately for non-physical contexts.
• Omitting necessary prepositions in phrases.

Frequently asked questions about Go down

What does Go down mean?

To move to a lower place or position.

What is the definition of Go down?

To move from a higher to a lower position.

How do you use Go down in a sentence?

Please go down the stairs to the basement.

Can you give another example of Go down?

The price of the laptop will go down next week.

What are synonyms for Go down?

Common alternatives include descend, drop, fall, lower, sink.

What words go with Go down?

It commonly pairs with go down the stairs, go down in price, go down with a cold, go down smoothly, go down in history.

What are common mistakes when using Go down?

Confused with 'go up' - remember 'down' means lower. Using inappropriately for non-physical contexts. Omitting necessary prepositions in phrases.

How do you pronounce Go down?

US: //ɡoʊ daʊn//, UK: //ɡəʊ daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Go down?

Use 'go down' when describing movement to a lower level. It can also refer to prices, emotions, or information. Avoid in very formal contexts.