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The ball rolled down the hill.
What does Down mean?
Down means toward a lower place.
Dictionary definition
Toward a lower place or position.
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Down in a sentence
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Write the answer down before you forget it.
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The path led down toward the quiet river.
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What does down mean?
Down means toward a lower place.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to down?
The choice "below" is closest in meaning because down means toward a lower place.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for down?
The choice "up" is a strong contrast because down means toward a lower place.
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WordDown.
Partadverb, preposition.
MeaningDown means toward a lower place.
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upUse when moving to a higher place.
aboveUse when something is higher.
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Word family
Down word family
Base word
down
adverb
downward
Toward a lower place.
adverb
downhill
Toward the bottom of a hill.
adverb
downstairs
To a lower floor.
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Down means toward a lower place.
Common mix-up
Down is not the same as up. Down means down means toward a lower place.
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Read this model sentence: Write the answer down before you forget it. Clue words: write, answer, you. Underline clue words that show why down fits instead of up. Now write one new sentence that shows down without using the word down. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show down?
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