# downed

/ˈdaʊnd/ (US) · /dˈaʊnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/downed
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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