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- [doun-wind]
- /ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd/
- /ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/
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- [doun-wind]
- /ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd/
Definitions of downwind word
- adverb downwind in the direction toward which the wind is blowing: We coasted downwind. 1
- adverb downwind on or toward the lee side: The lion was running downwind of us and caught our scent. 1
- adjective downwind moving downwind: a downwind current. 1
- adjective downwind situated on or toward the lee side: The downwind halyard blew outboard. 1
- noun downwind In the direction in which the wind is blowing. 1
- adverb downwind in same direction as the wind 1
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Origin of downwind
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; down1 + wind1
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Parts of speech for Downwind
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downwind popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
downwind usage trend in Literature
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adjective downwind
- leeward — pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward).
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