down-
Opposite of up
Down- as a prefix indicates movement to a lower position, reduction, or completion.
Downgrade moves something to a lesser status.
Download transfers data from a remote system to a local one.
Downsize reduces scale or workforce.
Downplay minimizes importance.
The prefix can intensify finality: We downed our drinks and left.
Downstream and downwind indicate direction of flow or wind.
Reduce scale or staff
- downscaleReduce to lower tier
- downshiftChange to lower gear
- downturnEconomic decline period
- downmarketInferior quality, low price
Disadvantage of something
- downtroddenPersistently mistreated and degraded
- downheartedLow in spirits
- downturnEconomic decline period
- downswingDeclining phase or movement
Reduce scale or staff
- downturnEconomic decline period
- downslideGradual decline in condition
- downtrendSustained decrease over time
- downscaleReduce to lower tier
downshift · downswing · downcycle · downmarket · downtick · downspout
On a lower floor
- downstreamAlong the current's path
- downspoutVertical roof drainage pipe
- downstrokeStroke moving downward
- downrangeToward the target area
downsize
Reduce scale or staff
downmarket · downcycle · downtick · downtime · downtrend
downside
Disadvantage of something
- downtroddenPersistently mistreated and degraded
- downheartedLow in spirits
- downturnEconomic decline period
downsize
Reduce scale or staff
- downturnEconomic decline period
- downslideGradual decline in condition
- downtrendSustained decrease over time
downscale · downshift · downswing · downcycle · downmarket · downtick · downspout
downstairs
On a lower floor
- downstreamAlong the current's path
- downspoutVertical roof drainage pipe
- downstrokeStroke moving downward
- ups and downsAlternating good and bad
- go downhillWorsen over time
- downward spiralSelf-reinforcing deterioration
- torrential downpour
- goes downhill
- count downsSequential decrements to zero
downtown, downfall, downpour, downward, downs, downhill, download, downcast, downgrade