down

/ˈdau̇n/

Middle English doun, from Old English dūne, short for adūne, of dūne, from a- (from of), of off, from + dūne, dative of dūn hill

adverb

  1. toward or in a lower physical position

  2. to a lying or sitting position

  3. toward or to the ground, floor, or bottom

paid $10 down

preposition

  1. down along, around, through, toward, in, into, or on

fell down the stairs

verb

  1. to cause to go or come down : such, as

  2. to cause to fall by or as if by shooting : bring, down

  3. consume

downed the enemy helicopter