Cool MateMeaning of Come down
To move from a higher to a lower place or to decrease.
In simple words: To lower in position or to decrease.
Come down in a sentence
- Please come down from the roof carefully.
- The prices of electronics have come down this year.
- He needs to come down from his high horse and be more humble.
- When you’re ready, you can come down to join us.
- Her mood really came down after the bad news.
- Traffic will come down after the holiday rush.
How to use Come down
Use 'come down' when talking about moving to a lower place or when discussing decreasing prices or moods. It's suitable for casual conversation and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
come down + (to a place/amount)
Memory hint
Imagine someone coming down a hill, lowering their height as they descend.
Related words
Collocations with Come down
- come down to earth
- come down hard
- come down in price
- come down for dinner
- come down with an illness
Common mistakes with Come down
- Confused with 'come up' which means to increase or approach.
- Using 'come down' with a direct object, which is incorrect.
- Mixing up the preposition when trying to indicate direction.
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Frequently asked questions about Come down
What does Come down mean?
To lower in position or to decrease.
What is the definition of Come down?
To move from a higher to a lower place or to decrease.
How do you use Come down in a sentence?
Please come down from the roof carefully.
Can you give another example of Come down?
The prices of electronics have come down this year.
What are synonyms for Come down?
Common alternatives include descend, decrease, drop, fall, sink.
What words go with Come down?
It commonly pairs with come down to earth, come down hard, come down in price, come down for dinner, come down with an illness.
What are common mistakes when using Come down?
Confused with 'come up' which means to increase or approach. Using 'come down' with a direct object, which is incorrect. Mixing up the preposition when trying to indicate direction.
How do you pronounce Come down?
US: //kʌm daʊn//, UK: //kʌm daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Come down?
Use 'come down' when talking about moving to a lower place or when discussing decreasing prices or moods. It's suitable for casual conversation and informal contexts.