Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doun

adverb
/daʊn/
Definition
A Scottish term meaning ‘down’.
Examples
  • He walked doun the hill with ease.
  • Let’s go doun to the river for a picnic.
  • She looked doun at the ground to find her keys.
Meaning
In Scottish English, ‘doun’ is used to refer to a lower position or direction, typically indicating a movement downward.
Synonyms
  • down
  • below
  • beneath