adjective
Uncommon
downed
downd
Downed (adjective) means Forced or knocked to the ground, especially by an attack or failure. Example: “Rescue teams searched for the downed pilot.”
adjective
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Forced or knocked to the ground, especially by an attack or failure.
"Rescue teams searched for the downed pilot."
"Several downed trees blocked the road after the storm."
How to use downed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBrought down by force — describes things like planes, power lines, or trees that have fallen.
Common pairings
downed plane
downed power line
downed tree
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Rhymes for downed
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What does “downed” mean?
The word “downed” means forced or knocked to the ground, especially by an attack or failure. In plain terms, brought down by force — describes things like planes, power lines, or trees that have fallen.
How do you pronounce “downed”?
“Downed” is pronounced downd (/daʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “downed” in a sentence?
Here is “downed” used in a sentence: “Rescue teams searched for the downed pilot.”
What part of speech is “downed”?
“Downed” is an adjective.
Is “downed” a common word?
“Downed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
