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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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“The very first year you’re supposed to water regularly, and I did not hand-water enough, so everything basically died. The water bill went down dramatically, though.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The 19-year-old Canadian cried out in pain as she slipped while trying to reach a forehand by Pliskova, who was facing break point, and went down clutching her left knee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They went down the route of the hard work, get in there and get over the line and that is absolutely the right way to do it.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Whatever you do, think about rebalancing in terms of your life stage and what you’d do if the market went down 20%.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Daniel went down, clonked his head on the ground, and cried out.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness