Real Dictionary

down adjective uses
If something is down on paper, it has been written on the paper.
If you are feeling down, you are feeling unhappy or depressed.

Down in American English
former county of E Northern Ireland: c. 952 sq mi (2,466 sq km)

down in American English 1
from a higher to a lower place; toward the ground
adverb: from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position

down in American English 2
soft, fluffy feathers, as the outer covering on young birds or an inner layer of feathers on adult birds
adjective: filled with down
noun: the soft, first plumage of many young birds

down in American English 3
an expanse of open, high, grassy land
noun: open, rolling, upland country with fairly smooth slopes usually covered with grass

down in British English 1
adverb: downwards; at or to a lower level or position
noun: a district of SE Northern Ireland, in Co Down. Pop: 65 195 (2003 est). Area: 649 sq km (250 sq miles)
preposition: used to indicate movement from a higher to a lower position

down in British English 2
noun: any of various lowland breeds of sheep, typically of stocky build and having dense close wool, originating from various parts of southern England, such as Oxford, Hampshire, etc
noun: the soft fine feathers with free barbs that cover the body of a bird and prevent loss of heat. In the adult they lie beneath and between the contour feathers

down in British English 3
noun: a hill, esp a sand dune

down noun uses
uncountable noun: Down consists of the small, soft feathers on young birds. Down is used to make bed-covers and pillows.

down preposition and adverb uses
preposition: To go down something such as a slope or a pipe means to go towards the ground or to a lower level.

down verb uses
verb: If you say that someone downs food or a drink, you mean that they eat or drink it.

down- in American English
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