adverb
doon
doon
Doon (adverb) means a Scots dialect form of "down.". Example: “Sit yersel doon by the fire.”
adverb
1
A Scots dialect form of "down."
"Sit yersel doon by the fire."
preposition
1
A Scots dialect form of "down," meaning along or through a lower path.
"We walked doon the brae to the river."
How to use doon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Scots way of saying "down."
When to use it
Dialectal; found in Scots speech and writing rather than Standard English.
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Etymology
A Scots dialect variant of the English word "down."
Rhymes for doon
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What does “doon” mean?
The word “doon” means a Scots dialect form of "down.". In plain terms, the Scots way of saying "down.".
How do you pronounce “doon”?
“Doon” is pronounced doon (/duːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “doon” in a sentence?
Here is “doon” used in a sentence: “Sit yersel doon by the fire.”
What part of speech is “doon”?
Depending on how it is used, “doon” can be an adverb and a preposition.
How many meanings does “doon” have?
“Doon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scots dialect form of "down.".
