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IPA(Pronunciation)

/daʊn/

Preposition

colloquial

From the higher end to the lower of. / From north to south of. / From one end to another of (in any direction); along.

Japanese Meaning

上端から下端へ向かう方向を示す / 北から南へ向かう方向を示す / ある一方の端から他方の端へ、または任意の方向に沿って伸びることを示す

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She climbed down the ladder carefully to avoid slipping.

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彼女は滑らないように注意してはしごをゆっくり降りた。

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Sense（1）

From the higher end to the lower of.

The ball rolled down the hill.

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Sense（2）

From north to south of.

We sailed down the eastern seaboard.

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Sense（3）

From one end to another of (in any direction); along.

The bus went down the street.

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Sense（4）

(colloquial) At (a given place that is seen as removed from one's present location or other point of reference).

I'll see you later down the pub.

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