All Definitions for Down
Below are all the dictionary definitions of down:
1From a higher position to a lower one
2Downwards.
3To or towards what is considered the bottom of something, irrespective of whether this is presently physically lower.
4At a lower or further place or position along a set path.
5To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
6Away from the city (regardless of direction).
7At or towards any place that is visualised as 'down' by virtue of local features or local convention, or arbitrarily, irrespective of direction or elevation change.
8Forward, straight ahead.
9In the direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero.
10Away from Oxford or Cambridge.
11To a subordinate or less prestigious position or rank.
12Towards the opponent's side (in ball-sports).
13So as to lessen quantity, level or intensity.
14So as to reduce size, weight or volume.
15From less to greater detail.
16From a remoter or higher antiquity.
17Into a state of non-operation.
18So as to secure or compress something to the floor, ground, or other (usually horizontal) surface.
19On paper (or in a durable record).
20So as to be cowed into silence.
21As a down payment.
22In a downwards direction
23Ertically.
24Used with verbs to indicate that the action of the verb was carried to some state of completion, permanence, or success rather than being of indefinite duration.
25Get down.
26Facing downwards.
27At a lower level than before.
28Sad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low.
29Sick, wounded, or damaged:
30Sick or ill.
31Wounded and unable to move normally, or killed.
32Stranded in a recumbent position
33Unable to stand.
34Mechanically failed, collided, shot down, or otherwise suddenly unable to fly.
35Inoperable
36Out of order
37Out of service.
38In prison.
39Having a lower score than an opponent.
40Out.
41Negative about
42Hostile to.
43Comfortable [with]
44Accepting [of]
45Okay [with].
46Accepted, respected, or loyally participating in the (thug) community.
47Finished (of a task)
48Defeated or dealt with (of an opponent or obstacle)
49Elapsed (of time). Often coupled with to go (remaining).
50Thoroughly practiced, learned or memorised
51Mastered. (Compare down pat.)
52Fallen or felled.
53Travelling in the direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero.
54To knock (someone or something) down
55To cause to come down
56To fell.
57Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground
58To bring down (with a missile etc.).
59To lower
60To put (something) down.
61To defeat
62To overpower.
63To disparage
64To put down.
65To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty.
66To render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession.
67To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket.
68A negative aspect
69A downer, a downside.
70A grudge (on someone).
71A downer, depressant.
72An act of swallowing an entire drink at once.
73A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed.
74A clue whose solution runs vertically in the grid.
75The shift or period of time during which a dealer manages a given table before rotating to the next table at a casino or cardroom, which is often 30 minutes.
76A downstairs room of a two-story house.
77Down payment.
78The lightest quark with a charge number of −¹⁄₃.
79A hill
80In England, especially a chalk hill.
81A field, especially one used for horse racing.
82A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep.
83Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
84The pubescence of plants
85The hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.
86The soft hair of the face when beginning to appear.
87That which is made of down, as a bed or pillow
88That which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down.
89To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.
90Downright
91Absolute
92Positive.
93To go or come down
94To descend.
95A surname.
96One of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, usually known as County Down.
About antonyms for down
Finding the right antonym for down helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "From a higher position to a lower one", down has 4 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Up is the most direct opposite in most situations. Upwards works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast. Upwardly is often preferred when the context calls for a specific type of opposition.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for down, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.