down-

See also: down and Down

English

Etymology

From Middle English down-, doun-, dun-, from Old English dūne- (“down-”), from dūne (“down, downward”). More at down.

Prefix

down-

1. Decrease.

   Those bonds have been downrated.

2. Lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.

   The end of the ride was a long coast downhill.

3. De-emphasis.

   I tried to downplay the importance of the scandal.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with down-

Anagrams

• nowd