nounπShareA negative aspect; a downer.""One of the downs of living in a big city is the constant noise." "negativeaspectconditionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grudge (on someone)."Even though he apologized, Maria still has the downs on him for ruining her presentation. "attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of swallowing an entire drink at once."He finished his water bottle in three quick downs after the soccer game. "drinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed."I bet after the third down, the kicker will replace the quarterback on the field."sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(crosswords) A clue whose solution runs vertically in the grid."In the crossword puzzle, the "downs" provide clues for words that go straight down. "languagewordwritinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA downstairs room of a two-story house."She lives in a two-up two-down."architecturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDown payment."We put some money downs on a used car. "financebusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell."A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."actionsportmilitaryChat 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 champion weightlifter easily downs his opponent. "achievementactionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disparage, to put down.""My brother always downs my ideas, even when they're good." "attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go or come down; to descend."The elevator downs to the first floor. "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."drinkfoodactionChat 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."sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket."He downed two balls on the break."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland"The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England."geographynatureplaceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing."The famous horse race was held at the downs outside of town. "sportareaplaceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep."The sheep grazed peacefully on the windy downs, their woolly bodies blending into the landscape. "geographyenvironmentnatureplaceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSoft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets."The duvet was so warm and comfortable because it was filled with soft, fluffy downs. "animalmaterialbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle."The thistle's prickly downs protected the seeds from the wind. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe soft hair of the face when beginning to appear."He noticed soft downs appearing on his upper lip, a sure sign he was starting to need a shave. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is made of down, as a bed or pillow; that which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down."The baby slept soundly in the soft downs of her crib. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down."The crafter downs the baby booties with soft, white goose feathers to keep the baby's feet warm. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading