down
down · adverb
Definitions
adverb
- 1.
Toward or in a lower position.
- 2.
To or at a lower level or value.
- 3.
Away from a higher position.
- 4.
Into a state of less activity.
- 5.
From a higher to a lower point of.
- 6.
Along or through.
- 7.
Directed toward a lower position.
- 8.
Unhappy or depressed.
- 9.
Not functioning.
- 10.
Soft, fine feathers or hair.
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Etymology
From Old English dune meaning "from the hill," shortened from adune meaning "downward." Related to Old English dun meaning "hill." The feather sense comes from Old Norse dunn.