B2adjectiveinformalemotionstechnology
US/daʊn/
UK/daʊn/
feeling sad or unhappy (informal); also (of a computer system) not working
More often (adverb): towards a lower place or position
In context
She's been a bit down since her best friend moved to Australia.
The bank's app was down for three hours this morning.
When I feel down, I call my mum or go for a long walk.
Words that go with down
verb + adjective
- feel downIt's normal to feel down after a holiday ends.
adverb + adjective
- a bit downYou look a bit down today. What's wrong?
- really downI was really down after the match, but my friends cheered me up.
adjective + preposition
- down forThe website is down for maintenance until midnight.
- down aboutHe's still down about failing his driving test.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Today my mood is very down.Correct: Today I feel really down.