See also: down and Down

English

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Etymology

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From Middle English down-, doun-, dun-, from Old English dūne- (down-), from dūne (down, downward). More at down.

Prefix

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down-

  1. Decrease.
    Those bonds have been downrated.
  2. Lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
    The end of the ride was a long coast downhill.
  3. De-emphasis.
    I tried to downplay the importance of the scandal.

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