downstairs

down·stairs

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [adverb, noun doun-stairz; adjective doun-stairz]
- /adverb, noun ˈdaʊnˈstɛərz; adjective ˈdaʊnˌstɛərz/
- /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [adverb, noun doun-stairz; adjective doun-stairz]
- /adverb, noun ˈdaʊnˈstɛərz; adjective ˈdaʊnˌstɛərz/

Definitions of downstairs word

adverb downstairs down the stairs. 1
adverb downstairs to or on a lower floor. 1
adjective downstairs Also, downstair. pertaining to or situated on a lower floor, especially the ground floor. 1
noun downstairs (used with a singular verb) the lower floor or floors of a building: The downstairs is being painted. 1
noun downstairs the stairway designated for use by people descending: Don't try to go up the downstairs. 1
noun downstairs Down a flight of stairs. 1

See all 23 definitions of downstairs

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Origin of downstairs

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; down1 + stair + -s3

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Parts of speech for Downstairs

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Downstairs

downstairs popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for downstairs

noun downstairs

canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
flooring — that part of a room, hallway, or the like, that forms its lower enclosing surface and upon which one walks.
deck — A deck on a vehicle such as a bus or ship is a lower or upper area of it.
ground — the act of grinding.
rug — a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design. Compare carpet.

adverb downstairs

below — If something is below something else, it is in a lower position.
down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.

All 20 Synonyms of downstairs

Antonyms for downstairs

noun downstairs

ceiling — A ceiling is the horizontal surface that forms the top part or roof inside a room.

adjective downstairs

upstairs — up the stairs; to or on an upper floor.

All 2 Antonyms of downstairs

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Definitions of downstairs word

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Origin of downstairs

First appearance:

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Downstairs

downstairs popularity

downstairs usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for downstairs

noun downstairs

adverb downstairs

Antonyms for downstairs

noun downstairs

adjective downstairs

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