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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His 7-6 record at USC in 2024 would go down as the worst mark of Lincoln Riley’s career as a head football coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I wouldn't go down that line because he has got a long, long way to go but his favourite position is just behind the striker and he can drift out to the left as well.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Portfolios go down, but income is still there,” said Harrington.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Huang "will set the tone today, with a typical upbeat and highly positive outlook set to go down", Chris Weston of Pepperstone said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The defeated soldiers tossed their muskets onto a growing mountain of surrendered weapons, a scene that would go down as one of America’s proudest moments.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

go down

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