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down [ˈdaʊn]

1 down adverb
  • from a higher to a lower place or position
  • in a low position or place
  • to or toward the ground or floor
2 down adjective
  • in a low place or position : on the ground or floor
  • going downward
  • lower in price or value
3 down preposition
  • from a higher to a lower part of (something)
  • along the course or path of (something)
4 down noun
  • a period or state of failure, trouble, etc.—usually plural
  • one of a series of four chances that a team has to move the ball forward 10 yards in order to keep the ball and begin a new series
5 down noun
  • small and very soft feathers —often used before another noun
  • small soft hairs
6 down verb
  • to cause (something) to fall to the ground
  • to eat or drink (something) especially quickly
  • to cause (a football) to be out of play