What does DOWNS mean?

Downs

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A grassy hill, typically one used for grazing animals.
• Noun: A period of economic decline or negative growth.
• Verb: Knock (someone) to the ground with a punch.
• Verb: Drink or swallow (something) quickly.

Pronunciations:

• US: /daʊnz/
• UK: /daʊnz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "downs" comes from the Old English word "dūn" meaning "hill". It is commonly used in the UK to refer to grassy hills used for grazing animals. The verb "downs" is a slang term used in the US to mean "knock someone to the ground with a punch".

Synonyms:

• Noun: Hill, knoll, mound, rise.
• Verb: Knock down, floor, deck, punch.

Related Words:

• Crown
• Brown
• Gowns
• Towns
• Clown

Example Sentences:

• The sheep were grazing on the downs.
• The company is experiencing downs in revenue due to the pandemic.
• He downs his drink in one gulp.
• The boxer downs his opponent with a powerful punch.