downslide

down·slide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-slahyd]
- /ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doun-slahyd]
- /ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd/

Definitions of downslide word

noun downslide a decline or downward trend, as of prices. 1
noun downslide A slide downward; a worsening. 1
noun downslide a downward trend; decline 0

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Origin of downslide

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; down1 + slide

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Parts of speech for Downslide

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Downslide

downslide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for downslide

noun downslide

deterioration — the act or process of deteriorating.
decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
descent — A descent is a movement from a higher to a lower level or position.
dive — to plunge into water, especially headfirst.
downfall — descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin.

All 17 Synonyms of downslide

Antonyms for downslide

verb downslide

make good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
recoup — to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
get well — conveying wishes for one's recovery, as from an illness: a get-well card.

All 4 Antonyms of downslide