first down

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst doun]
- /fɜrst daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst doun]
- /fɜrst daʊn/

Definitions of first down words

noun first down the first of four consecutive plays during which an offensive team must advance the ball at least ten yards to retain possession of it. 1
noun first down a gain of ten or more yards by an offensive team that entitles it to continued possession for a new series of downs. 1
noun first down the first play of the set of four downs allowed to the offensive team 0
noun first down a gain which earns the offensive team a new set of four downs 0
noun first down (American football) The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs. 0
noun first down (American football) The act of getting a first down by advancing the ball more than ten yards ahead of the field position where the team took possession. 0

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first down popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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