Definition
- (verb) To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell. “A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast.”
- (verb) To lower; to put (something) down. “The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools.”
- (verb) To defeat; to overpower.
- (verb) To disparage, to put down.
- (verb) To go or come down; to descend.
- (verb) To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty. “He downed an ale and ordered another.”
- (verb) To render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession. “He downed it at the seven-yard line.”
- (verb) (pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket. “He downed two balls on the break.”
- (verb) To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.
- (adjective) That has been brought down. “The pilot escaped from the downed plane.”
Word stats
- Downed contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Downed mean?
To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
How many letters are in Downed?
Downed has 6 letters.
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