downs

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to knock someone or something to the ground.

v. to cause someone or something to fall to the ground, often through force or a shot.

“The hunter downs the deer with a single shot from his rifle.”

“The defender successfully downs the striker just outside the penalty area, resulting in a crucial free kick.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun British English

n. areas of high, rolling land with grass and no trees, especially in southern England.

n. upland areas of open, undulating chalk countryside, typically used for grazing.

“We spent the weekend hiking across the green downs of Sussex.”

“The South Downs provide a dramatic landscape of rolling hills that stretch across the southern coast of England.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. the bad or unhappy times in a person's life.

n. periods of misfortune, depression, or failure, usually paired with 'ups'.

“Every marriage has its ups and downs over the years.”

“Despite the various ups and downs of the fiscal year, the company managed to remain profitable.”