downtown
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[edit] English
[edit] Noun
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downtown (plural downtowns)
- (chiefly US) either the lower, or the business center of a city or town
- (basketball) Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
- That shot came from way downtown!
[edit] Translations
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town
(basketball) Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket
[edit] Synonyms
- CBD, Central Business District, city (Australia)
[edit] Adverb
downtown (comparative more downtown, superlative most downtown)
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- in, or towards the downtown area
- You need to go downtown four blocks.
[edit] Adjective
downtown (comparative more downtown, superlative most downtown)
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- of, relating to, or situated in the downtown area
- John walked everyday to his downtown job.
[edit] See also
[edit] Italian
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Noun
downtown m. inv.
- downtown (financial district)

