How to Use "Down" with Example Sentences

down (v): to drink quickly

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Used with nouns:

"He downed his beer."
(beer, coffee, drink, whiskey)

down (adj): in a low position or place; sad

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Used with verbs:

"She feels down about her breakup."
(feels, looks, be: is/am/are)

Used with nouns:

"Hit the down arrow."
(arrow)

"Take the down elevator."
(elevator)

down (adv): towards a lower position or place

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Used with verbs:

"He fell down."
(fell)

"Please come down."
(come, sit, lie, step)

"Don't look down."
(look, go)