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:
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on downhills brake gently
2.
a downhill race.
Adjective
1.
leading down toward the bottom of a slope.
Example:
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the route is downhill for part of the way
Adverb
1.
toward the bottom of a slope.
Example:
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he ran downhill
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