Word
downed
US/ˈdaʊnd/
UK/dˈaʊnd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“He downed the glass of water in one go.”
“After running the marathon in the heat, she immediately downed a liter of cold water.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Transitive; requires a direct object representing the liquid or food consumed.
Real-World Examples
“Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.” “Crews work among trees and power lines downed by severe storms.” Scan code
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