Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downhill
adverb, adjective
/ˈdaʊn.hɪl/
Definition
Towards the base of a slope or a decline; also used to describe something that is deteriorating or worsening.
Examples
- The children ran downhill, laughing and playing.
- Her health has been going downhill lately.
- The car started to roll downhill because the brakes had failed.
Meaning
Moving or situated on a slope that goes down; can also refer to a situation that is becoming worse.
Synonyms
- sloping down
- declining
- decreasing
- downward
