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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of down form-of, participle, past

   "The ball was downed at the six yard line."

Adjective

1. 1
   That has been brought down, usually by force. not-comparable

   "The pilot escaped from the downed plane."

Synonyms

All synonyms

depresseddevourdowncastdownwardfallenfalling

Example

More examples

"The woman downed the gin and lime that was served in one swallow."

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