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Going down

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɡəʊɪŋ daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɡoʊɪŋ daʊn//

Meaning of Going down

Moving to a lower place or level.

Going down in a sentence

• The temperature is going down as winter approaches.
• She is going down the stairs quickly.
• The stock market is going down this week.
• As he talked, the energy in the room was going down.
• If you keep going down this road, you'll find a park.

How to use Going down

Use 'going down' for physical movement or metaphorical decline, appropriate in informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

go + down

Memory hint

Imagine an elevator going down from the top floor.

Related words

Collocations with Going down

• going down the street
• going down the ladder
• prices going down

Synonyms for Going down

• descend
• sink
• drop
• decline
• diminish

Common mistakes with Going down

• Confused with 'going up' which means to rise.
• Using 'go down' in formal contexts where 'decrease' would be better.
• Forgetting to specify a direction or level when using.

Frequently asked questions about Going down

What does Going down mean?

Moving to a lower place or level.

How do you use Going down in a sentence?

The temperature is going down as winter approaches.

Can you give another example of Going down?

She is going down the stairs quickly.

What are synonyms for Going down?

Common alternatives include descend, sink, drop, decline, diminish.

What words go with Going down?

It commonly pairs with going down the street, going down the ladder, prices going down.

What are common mistakes when using Going down?

Confused with 'going up' which means to rise. Using 'go down' in formal contexts where 'decrease' would be better. Forgetting to specify a direction or level when using.

How do you pronounce Going down?

US: //ˈɡoʊɪŋ daʊn//, UK: //ˈɡəʊɪŋ daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Going down?

Use 'going down' for physical movement or metaphorical decline, appropriate in informal conversations.