Down ( adverb , preposition , adjective , noun )

(As an adverb)

Down ( adverb )

1. Toward or in a lower place or position.
2. In or into a weaker or worse state.
3. From an earlier to a later time; to a lower level or status.
4. Completely or to the fullest extent.
5. Into a subdued or inactive state.

Origin:

Old english dūn ‘downward slope,’ of germanic origin; related to dutch duin ‘dune,’ also to down2.

Examples:

1. He climbed down the ladder.
2. After the accident, his health went down rapidly.
3. The company's profits are down compared to last year.
4. She ate the entire pizza down to the crust.
5. The noise died down after everyone went to bed.

(As a preposition)

Down ( preposition )

1. Toward or in a lower place or position.
2. In or into a weaker or worse state.
3. From an earlier to a later time; to a lower level or status.
4. Completely or to the fullest extent.
5. Into a subdued or inactive state.

Origin:

Old english dūn ‘downward slope,’ of germanic origin; related to dutch duin ‘dune,’ also to down2.

Examples:

1. He climbed down the ladder.
2. After the accident, his health went down rapidly.
3. The company's profits are down compared to last year.
4. She ate the entire pizza down to the crust.
5. The noise died down after everyone went to bed.

(As an adjective)

Down ( adjective )

1. Toward or in a lower place or position.
2. In or into a weaker or worse state.
3. From an earlier to a later time; to a lower level or status.
4. Completely or to the fullest extent.
5. Into a subdued or inactive state.

Origin:

Old english dūn ‘downward slope,’ of germanic origin; related to dutch duin ‘dune,’ also to down2.

Examples:

1. He climbed down the ladder.
2. After the accident, his health went down rapidly.
3. The company's profits are down compared to last year.
4. She ate the entire pizza down to the crust.
5. The noise died down after everyone went to bed.

(As a noun)

Down ( noun )

1. Toward or in a lower place or position.
2. In or into a weaker or worse state.
3. From an earlier to a later time; to a lower level or status.
4. Completely or to the fullest extent.
5. Into a subdued or inactive state.

Origin:

Old english dūn ‘downward slope,’ of germanic origin; related to dutch duin ‘dune,’ also to down2.

Examples:

1. He climbed down the ladder.
2. After the accident, his health went down rapidly.
3. The company's profits are down compared to last year.
4. She ate the entire pizza down to the crust.
5. The noise died down after everyone went to bed.