Meaning & Definition of word "Down"

noun:

• 1. A downward position or movement.
  • Example: The roller coaster took a sudden down.
• 2. Soft feathers, especially those from ducks or geese.
  • Example: The pillow was stuffed with down for extra comfort.

adjective:

• 1. Not functioning or out of action; inoperative.
  • Example: The server is down for maintenance.
• 2. Feeling sad or depressed.
  • Example: He has been feeling down since he lost his job.

adverb:

• 1. To or toward a lower place or position.
  • Example: She sat down on the chair.
• 2. To a weaker or worse condition.
  • Example: The company's profits went down this quarter.
• 3. To a lower level in a hierarchical or spatial sense.
  • Example: He moved down the list to find her name.

preposition:

• 1. In the direction of, or to, a lower place.
  • Example: He walked down the street to the park.
• 2. Indicating movement from a higher to a lower position.
  • Example: She climbed down the ladder carefully.