alas — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• downhill adverb Towards the bottom of a slope.
• downwards adv Toward a lower place or position; downward.
• off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.

Senses

alas is used for these senses in English:

• down (comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
• down Into a state of non-operation.
• down with Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.
• downhill Going down a slope or a hill.
• downhill Down a slope.
• downwards Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
• off In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

downhill — full definition

1. adverb Towards the bottom of a slope.
2. adjective Getting steadily worse.
3. noun A high-speed alpine skiing event, or the act of skiing down a slope fast.

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