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downs

Pronunciation: [daʊnz]

Word

Learn how to use downs in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a term used in American football to describe a situation where the team has four chances to move the ball a certain distance. If they succeed, they get another set of chances.

Example

The team made two downs before getting the first down.

Example

They couldn't make any downs and lost possession of the ball.

Example

How many downs do they have left in this play?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move downward or lower, like going down a slide or lowering your body.

Example

She downs the slide with a big smile on her face.

Example

He didn’t down the slide because it was too scary for him.

Example

Are you going to down the slide or stay on the platform?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a feeling of being sad or unhappy. It’s like a low moment when you don’t feel great.

Example

She felt a little downs after losing the game, but she was okay.

Example

He was not downs at all; he was celebrating his win!

Example

How can we cheer you up when you're feeling downs?

How to pronounce downs

Pronunciation: [daʊnz]

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