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Word

jos

Phoneticsjos

/ˈdʒoʊz/

Definition

adv. moving or looking toward a lower place or position. You use this when you go from a higher floor to a lower one.

adv. indicating movement or direction toward a lower level, position, or state. Often functions as a particle in phrasal verbs or as a directional complement.

Usage

Commonly used as a particle in phrasal verbs; typically follows the verb it modifies.

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