Synonyms for

Down

Verb / daʊn / Another word for down — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

towards or in a lower place or position

Synonyms & similar words

beltdown johnlhdown downhearted drinkdown refine tossoff downwardly downward shootdown downpat gloomy up downwards polish upward downcast consume lowspirited boltdown pop kill grim pulldown gothrough dispirited below beneath lower under south behind off descending dismounted low depressed blue sad disheartened discouraged miserable unhappy low-spirited

Synonyms by register

Formal

descending lower below

Informal

off out away

Literary

nether abyssal

Antonyms

up above high top skyward

Common collocations

  • down the road
  • down in the dumps
  • sit down
  • lie down
  • write down
  • calm down
  • fall down
  • look down

Word family

noun downturn
verb dampen
adjective downcast
adverb downward

Usage note

The word 'down' has many idiomatic uses, often indicating a negative state or direction. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I climbed up the tree and then climbed back down.
  2. She put the book down and went to bed.
  3. The temperature is down today compared to yesterday.
  4. The sun is going down.
  5. I'm feeling a bit down today.

Quotes

  • When I'm up, I can't get down. Can't get level with the ground.
  • Fall down seven times, get up eight.
  • I get knocked down, but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down.

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