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downed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdaʊnd// UK //dˈaʊnd// downed

v. to drink or eat something very quickly until it is all gone. You often use this when someone finishes a whole glass of water or beer in one go.

v. to consume a drink or food item rapidly and in its entirety. Often used in informal contexts to describe finishing a beverage in a single continuous action.


SIMPLE

He downed the glass of water in one go.

CONTEXTUAL

After running the marathon in the heat, she immediately downed a liter of cold water.

COMPLEX

The exhausted traveler downed the local brew with surprising speed, wiped his mouth, and signaled the bartender for a second round before even checking into his room.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive; requires a direct object representing the liquid or food consumed.

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