DOWN
noun
Definitions
- 1. Fine, soft, hairy outgrowth from the skin or surface of animals or plants, not matted and fleecy like wool; esp.:
- 2. The soft hair of the face when beginning to appear. And the first down begins to shade his face. Dryden.
- 3. That which is made of down, as a bed or pillow; that which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down When in the down I sink my head, Sleep, Death's twin brother, times my breath. Tennyson. Thou bosom softness, down of all my cares! Southern.
Other Definitions
This word also has 4 other definitions:
DOWN
(adjective)
1. Downcast; as, a down look. [R.]
2. Downright; absolute; positive; as, a down denial. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
3. Downward; going down; sloping; as, a d...
DOWN
(adverb)
1. In the direction of gravity or toward the center of the earth; toward or in a lower place or position; below; -- the opposite of up.
2. Hence, in ...
DOWN
(preposition)
1. In a descending direction along; from a higher to a lower place upon or within; at a lower place in or on; as, down a hill; down a well.
2. Hence:...
DOWN
(verb)
To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down. [R.] Young.
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
