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/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A downward slope or incline.
They enjoyed sledding down the steep downhill.
A period of decline or loss.
The team experienced a downhill after their championship win.
adjective
Sloping or inclined downward.
We took a downhill trail through the forest.
Used to describe something that is declining or deteriorating.
His health has taken a downhill turn recently.
adverb
In a direction toward the base of a hill, slope, or incline; downward.
The path led downhill towards the river.
In a state of decline or deterioration; worse.
After the scandal, the company's reputation went downhill.
Etymology
Middle English downhil, equivalent to down + hill.
Common Phrases and Expressions
downhill fast
Rapid decline in quality or performance.
go downhill
To start to decline or get worse.
downhill from here
The situation worsens from this point onwards.
Related Words
decline
To become less in amount, importance, quality, or strength.
slope
The steepness or degree of incline of a hill or slope.
descent
The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling.
Slang Meanings
In a tough spot or experiencing hardship.
After losing his job, he felt like things were really going downhill.
Used to describe a situation that has worsened significantly.
Their relationship started to go downhill once they moved in together.