Down
Definition
(prep) : From higher to lower place (used with noun).
(adj) : Feeling sad.
(n) : Soft bird feathers; a play in football.
Example
"(adv) : She sat down on the chair after standing for a long time."
"(adj) : The student felt down after failing the test he/she had studied hard for."
"(n) : This pillow is filled with goose down, making it soft and light."
Explanation
The word “down” has many uses. It often means movement from a higher place/position to a lower one (“She went down the stairs” or “The ball rolled down the hill” or “He sat down”). It can describe a lower position (“The team was down by three points”) or a reduction (“The prices went down”). “Down” can also show sadness (“They felt down after losing the game”). “Down” also refers to soft bird feathers used for softness or warmth (“The warm jacket is filled with duck down”). In sports, especially American football, a “down” is one of the four chances a team has to move the ball forward (“The team gained a first down”).