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Preposition Down

Posted By Manjusha in English Grammar

Down means from a higher part to a lower part of something.

  • The rain came down heavily.
  • We ran down the hill.

Down can mean at a lower part of.

  • They live down the road.

Down can also mean along.

  • She walked down the street. (= She walked along the street.)

See also

Prepositions
Expressions without prepositions
Prepositions at the end of clauses
Prepositions: some useful points
Common prepositions: usage

 

 

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