All English words - page 1181

Meanings of Downstreet:

adverb

Down the street. in later use frequently: specifically (chiefly united states regional (new england regional)) in, into, or towards the central part or main shopping area of a town, downtown.

adjective

Situated down the street. in later use also: specifically (chiefly united states regional (new england regional)) situated in or belonging to the downtown area.

noun

The lower part of a town, village, etc. also: specifically (chiefly united states regional (new england regional)) the central part or main shopping area of a town, village, etc.

Meanings of Downstroke:

noun

A stroke made downwards.

Usage examples:

He writes the figure seven with a line through the downstroke

Meanings of Downstrokes:

noun

A stroke made downwards.

Usage examples:

He writes the figure seven with a line through the downstroke

Meanings of Downswing:

noun

Another term for downturn.

Meanings of Downthrown:

verb

Displace (a rock formation) downwards.

Usage examples:

In the downthrown areas the carbonates have escaped exposure

noun

A downward displacement of rock strata.

Usage examples:

The close proximity of the isle of wight-purbeck fault zone probably also had an effect on wealden …

Meanings of Downtick:

noun

A small reduction in the number or level of something

Usage examples:

Last week's accident caused barely a downtick in travel-agency airline bookings., cnbc corresponden…

Meanings of Downtimes:

noun

Time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use.

Usage examples:

This self-study course is ideal for any home computer user, students in grades 8 and up or any busi…

Meanings of Downtown:

adjective

In or relating to the central part or main business and commercial area of a town or city.

Usage examples:

Downtown chicago

adverb

In or into a downtown area.

Usage examples:

I drove downtown

noun

The downtown area of a town or city.

Usage examples:

The heart of pittsburgh's downtown

Meanings of Downtowns:

noun

The downtown area of a town or city.

Usage examples:

The heart of pittsburgh's downtown

adjective

In or relating to the central part or main business and commercial area of a town or city.

Usage examples:

Downtown chicago

adverb

In or into a downtown area.

Usage examples:

I drove downtown

Meanings of Downtrend:

noun

A downward tendency, especially in economic matters.

Usage examples:

There is not yet a confirmed downtrend in interest rates

Meanings of Downtrends:

noun

A downward tendency, especially in economic matters.

Usage examples:

There is not yet a confirmed downtrend in interest rates

Meanings of Downtrod:

adjective

Kept in a position of subjection and hardship; oppressed, downtrodden.

Meanings of Downtrodden:

adjective

Oppressed or treated badly by people in power.

Usage examples:

A downtrodden proletarian struggling for social justice

Meanings of Downturned:

adjective

Turned downwards.

Usage examples:

His downturned mouth

Meanings of Downturns:

noun

A decline in economic, business, or other activity.

Usage examples:

A downturn in the housing market

Meanings of Downward:

adverb

Towards a lower place, point, or level.

Usage examples:

He was lying face downward

adjective

Moving or leading towards a lower place or level.

Usage examples:

A downward trend in inflation

Meanings of Downwardly:

adverb

Towards a lower level; in a downward direction.

Usage examples:

He is in a difficult situation, because this is the second time he has downwardly revised growth fi…

Meanings of Downwardness:

noun

Downward position, tendency, or direction.

Meanings of Downwards:

adverb

Towards a lower place, point, or level.

Usage examples:

He was lying face downward

adjective

Moving or leading towards a lower place or level.

Usage examples:

A downward trend in inflation

Meanings of Downwind:

adverb

In the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Usage examples:

Warnings were issued to people living downwind of the fire

adjective

Situated or moving in the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Usage examples:

The task was a straight downwind flight of 35 miles

Meanings of Downy:

adjective

Covered with fine, soft hair or feathers.

Usage examples:

The baby's downy cheek

Meanings of Dowries:

noun

An amount of property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

Usage examples:

Elizabeth's dowry was to be £45,000 in diamonds

Meanings of Dowry:

noun

An amount of property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

Usage examples:

Elizabeth's dowry was to be £45,000 in diamonds

Meanings of Dowsabel:

noun

A young country girl; a female sweetheart, typically from the countryside.

Meanings of Dowsers:

noun

A person who divines for water or minerals

Usage examples:

Henry consulted diviners when anne boleyn became pregnant, anxious to know whether he could expect …