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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This will not go down as a banner year for Southern California horses in the Triple Crown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

These two incidents go down as correct VAR interventions, but incorrect final outcomes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He said the tech companies want to see user experimentation continue, ensuring that costs will go down, and also to determine what the use cases will be sooner than later.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“And I’d rather not try to explain it. We don’t know what she’s up to. And if we go down this road, we may wish we never had.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

go down

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