verbπShareTo knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell."A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."actionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lower; to put (something) down."The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat; to overpower."The experienced debater was confident in downing her opponent with strong arguments. "actionachievementmilitarysportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disparage, to put down.""Instead of offering helpful advice, Mark was just downing Sarah's idea." "attitudecommunicationwordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go or come down; to descend."The tired pilot was carefully downing the small plane onto the deserted airstrip. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty."He downed an ale and ordered another."drinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession."He downed it at the seven-yard line."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket."He downed two balls on the break."sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down."My grandmother is downing the baby's quilt with soft, white feathers to make it extra warm. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occasion on which something is downed."The team celebrated the pilot's safe downing of the plane in the emergency landing. "eventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defeat."The team felt the sting of defeat after the downing by their rivals. ""The team's downing in the final round was a disappointment for all the fans. "outcomesportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading