Meaning of the word downhill in English

What does downhill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

downhill

US /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

Noun

1.

a downward slope.

Example:
on downhills brake gently
2.

a downhill race.

Adjective

1.

leading down toward the bottom of a slope.

Example:
the route is downhill for part of the way

Adverb

1.

toward the bottom of a slope.

Example:
he ran downhill
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