downfield

down·field

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-feeld]
- /ˈdaʊnˈfild/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-feeld]
- /ˈdaʊnˈfild/

Definitions of downfield word

noun downfield In or to a position nearer to the opponents' end of a field. 1
adjective downfield in or at the far end of the field 0
adverb downfield to the far end of the field 0
adverb downfield into, toward, or in the opposite end of the field, esp. the defensive end 0
adjective downfield (sports) Toward the defending team's end of the playing field. 0
adjective downfield (chemistry) Describing an NMR resonance at a higher frequency to that of a reference signal. 0

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Origin of downfield

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; down1 + field

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Parts of speech for Downfield

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downfield popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

downfield usage trend in Literature

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