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went 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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As the sun went down, the crowd shifted over a block to Mariachi Plaza where a 3-vs.-3 cascarita, or scrimmage, began on the pavement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Morgan’s earnings estimates for 2027 actually went down to $2.15 from $2.30.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As Thrall went down he found a struggling Polish climber, and they continued descending together.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

If it went down by 80%, that would be a huge hit in both dollar and percentage terms.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

I cried until the sun went down, until the commotion outside had died.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron