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Downed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

downed

/daʊnd/ /daʊnd/

Definition:

Brought to the ground, defeated, or made nonfunctional.

Synonyms:

felled, toppled, defeated, dropped

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

raised, victorious

Common Collocations:

downed tree, downed power line, downed aircraft

Derivatives:

downing, downs

Usage Tips:

Use "downed" for objects knocked over or opponents defeated; avoid for emotions ("felt down" is incorrect).

Common Phrases:

downed tools, downed a drink, downed but not out

Etymology:

From Old English "dūn," meaning hill; evolved to mean lowering or defeating something.

Examples:

  • 1. The storm downed several trees in our neighborhood.
  • 2. He quickly downed his coffee before the meeting.
  • 3. The team downed their rivals in a thrilling match.
  • 4. A sniper downed the enemy soldier from a distance.

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