Simple meaning
What does Down mean?
Down means toward a lower place.
Dictionary definition
Toward a lower place or position.
Example sentences
Down in a sentence
easy
The ball rolled down the hill.
medium
Write the answer down before you forget it.
hard
The path led down toward the quiet river.
Synonyms
Words like Down
Antonyms
Opposite words
upUse when moving to a higher place.
aboveUse when something is higher.
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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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of down?
Up is an opposite because it means toward a higher place.
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