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downturned

/ˈdaʊntɜːnd/ /ˈdaʊnˌtɜːnd/

Meanings
adjective
Turned downwards

Examples :

"Her mouth was downturned in a frown as she looked at the disappointing test score. "
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as adverb

/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

Illustration she

she noun

/ʃiː/ /ʃi/

A female.

"Pat is definitely a she."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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turned verb

/tɜːnd/ /tɝnd/

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car turned left at the intersection. "

Illustration mouth

mouth noun

/mʌʊθ/ /maʊθ/

The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.

"The baby opened its mouth to receive the milk from its mother. "

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downwards adverb

/ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

"Gravity pulls everything downwards."

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disappointing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪn/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

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frown noun

/fɹaʊn/

A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.

"Seeing the frown on his face, I knew he was upset about the test results. "

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test noun

/test/

A challenge, trial.

"The difficult exam was a real test of her knowledge. "

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score noun

/skɔː/ /skɔɹ/

The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.

"The player with the highest score is the winner."

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."