Definitions

go down

VERB

lose, fall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapse crumple decline decrease descend drop pitch plunge reduce sink slump tumble

WEAK

be beaten be defeated cave in droop fold founder go under keel lessen make less sag set submerge submerse submit succumb suffer defeat topple

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend expand go up grow increase raise rise strengthen

WEAK

gain

Example Sentences

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"There's just no wildlife left. Go down there and try to find a rabbit or a raccoon or something - they just eat everything."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

Go down a street, take a turn and there’s a roadblock, a full-on security barrier or a checkpoint with stern soldiers admitting no passage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2022

"Fourteen-point favorites. Go down to Jacksonville to punch our ticket into the playoffs and absolutely lay an egg," Saturday groaned during an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up.

From Fox News • Jan. 12, 2022

Go down to the bottom of the menu and tap “Press and hold power button.”

From The Verge • Nov. 24, 2021

"What did any Targaryen ever know of honor? Go down into your crypt and ask Lyanna about the dragon's honor!"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

go down

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