doone

Preposition

down

1. From the higher end to the lower of.
   • The ball rolled down the hill.
2. From north to south of.
   • We sailed down the eastern seaboard.
3. Towards the mouth of (a river); in the direction of flow of.
   • In this game we float sticks down the river.
4. From one end to another of (in any direction); along.
   • The bus went down the street.
5. (Ireland, UK) At (a given place that is seen as removed from one's present location or other point of reference).
   • I'll see you later down the pub.
6. (Ireland, UK) To (a given place that is seen as removed from one's present location or other point of reference).
   • I'm going down the shops.

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