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downs

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /daʊnz/

downs means: Unhappy or unsuccessful periods in life or in an activity.

noun

LOW PERIODSB1

Unhappy or unsuccessful periods in life or in an activity.

  • Life has its ups and downs.
  • They stayed together through all the ups and downs.
  • Her career had more downs than ups that year.

Similar words: low points, setbacks

Opposites: ups

Common phrases: ups and downs, life's downs

Questions about downs

What does downs mean?

Unhappy or unsuccessful periods in life or in an activity.

What is downs in other languages?

Türkçe: inişler · Español: bajos · Français: bas · Deutsch: Tiefen · Italiano: bassi · 日本語: 低迷期

How do you pronounce downs?

It is pronounced /daʊnz/.

How do you use downs in a sentence?

Life has its ups and downs. They stayed together through all the ups and downs.

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