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- [doun with, with]
- /daʊn wɪθ, wɪð/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doun with, with]
- /daʊn wɪθ, wɪð/
Definitions of down with words
- adverb down with from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder. 1
- adverb down with on or to the ground, floor, or bottom: He fell down. 1
- adverb down with to or in a sitting or lying position. 1
- adverb down with to or in a position, area, or district considered lower, especially from a geographical or cartographic standpoint, as to the south, a business district, etc.: We drove from San Francisco down to Los Angeles. 1
- adverb down with to or at a lower value or rate. 1
- adverb down with to a lesser pitch or volume: Turn down the radio. 1
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Origin of down with
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English doune, Old English dūne, aphetic variant of adūne for of dūne off (the) hill; see a-2, down3
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Parts of speech for Down with
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
down with popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
down with usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for down with
adj down with
- diseased — a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
- sickly — not strong; unhealthy; ailing.
- ill — of unsound physical or mental health; unwell; sick: She felt ill, so her teacher sent her to the nurse.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
Antonyms for down with
adj down with
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
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