down

adjective

  • Feeling sad or unhappy.
  • Lower than before.
  • Sick or not feeling well.
  • Facing downwards.

verb

  • To make something fall down.
  • To put something down.
  • To drink something quickly.
  • To go down to a lower place.

preposition

  • From a higher place to a lower place.
  • Along or through a place.

noun

  • A sad feeling or something that makes you feel sad.
  • A way to drink all at once.
  • A clue in a crossword puzzle that goes up and down.
  • A room that is on a lower floor of a house.

adverb

  • Going from a high place to a low place.
  • In a lower place or further along a path.
  • Towards the south direction.
  • To a place that is seen as down.


Sentences

  • The ball rolled down the hill.
  • I fell down when I tripped.
  • The cat jumped down from the table.
  • We went down the slide at the park.
  • The sun goes down at night.

Word Explanation:

  • Down means to go lower or to move to a place that is not as high. Like when you go down a slide!

Word in hindi

नीचे

neeche

Other variations in hindi

  • नीच neech
  • नीचे neeche

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'down' mean?

The word 'down' can mean moving from a higher place to a lower place, like going down a slide. It can also mean feeling sad.

How do you pronounce 'down'?

You pronounce 'down' like this: 'doun', rhyming with 'town'.

What is the origin of the word 'down'?

The word 'down' comes from Old English, where it meant 'from a higher place to a lower place'.

What is the meaning of 'down' in Hindi?

The word 'down' in Hindi is 'नीचे' (Nīce).

What is the meaning of 'down' in Kannada?

The word 'down' in Kannada is 'ಕೆಳಗೆ' (Keḷage).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

When you feel down, remember that it's okay to ask for help! Everyone has tough days.

Proverb

When the sun sets, it will rise again. (This means that bad times will pass.)

Quote

"Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." - Alice Morse Earle

Mini blog:

The Adventures of a Little Bird

Down, down, down! Just like a fluffy feather floating from the sky! Imagine a little bird learning to fly. It flaps its wings and goes up, up, up! But sometimes, it swoops down, down, down to the soft grass below.

What fun it is to play with the wind! Can you pretend to be a bird? Flap your arms and soar high, then gently glide down!

Remember, it’s okay to go up and down, just like the sun that rises and sets. Every day is a new adventure! So, let’s flap our wings and explore together!