down
/daʊn/
toward lower
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- 1.
In the direction of a lower place or position.
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Please put the book down.
Please put the book down.
I'm feeling a bit down today, so I'm staying home.
I'm feeling a bit down today, so I'm staying home.
The company is looking to bring down costs next quarter.
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How do you pronounce down?
down is pronounced [/daʊn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does down mean?
down means "toward lower". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is down?
down is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Please put the book down." — used to mean "toward lower".
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