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dow

Pronunciation: [daʊ]

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Learn how to use dow in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is a group of 30 large companies in the United States. It's used to see how well the stock market is doing overall.

Example

The Dow rose by 300 points today, which shows that the stock market is doing well.

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Yesterday, the Dow dropped sharply, causing concern among investors.

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What factors influenced the Dow's performance this week?

Context: “informal speech”

(verb) to feel down or sad, often used in casual conversation. It's a way of expressing that someone is feeling unhappy or gloomy.

Example

I felt dow after hearing the bad news, but my friends cheered me up.

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He is not dow; he actually seems very happy today!

Example

Do you ever feel dow when it rains?

How to pronounce dow

Pronunciation: [daʊ]

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