Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

down

preposition/adverb/adjective/noun
/daʊn/
Definition
A word indicating a direction opposite to up, typically toward the ground.
Examples
  • The cat jumped down from the roof.
  • She looked down at the ground.
  • He felt down after hearing the news.
Meaning
Used to describe movement from a higher to a lower place, or to refer to a position that is lower.
Synonyms
  • beneath
  • below
  • under
  • lower