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Antonyms
Etymology
1. down
adverb. ['ˈdaʊn'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Synonyms
- downward
- downwardly
Antonyms
- upwards
- upwardly
- up
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
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Words that Rhyme with Let Down
- abbottstown
- abbotstown
- run-down
- mcquown
- facedown
- downtown
- uptown
- renown
- mcgown
- mccown
- mccoun
- frown
- drown
- crowne
- crown
- clown
- browne
- brown
- towne
- town
- shoun
- noun
- lown
- gown
- downe
- around
2. down
adjective. ['ˈdaʊn'] being or moving lower in position or less in some value.
Synonyms
- set
- downbound
- thrown
- descending
- behind
- downfield
- downward
- weak
- low
- fallen
Antonyms
- high
- up
- night school
- disqualify
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
3. down
verb. ['ˈdaʊn'] drink down entirely.
Synonyms
- toss off
- belt down
- drink down
- bolt down
- kill
- imbibe
- pour down
- drink
Antonyms
- imperceptible
- smart
- infallible
- irregular
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
4. down
noun. ['ˈdaʊn'] soft fine feathers.
Synonyms
- feather
- plume
- plumage
- swan's down
- plumule
- goose down
- down feather
Antonyms
- depressurise
- pressurise
- depressurize
- desynchronize
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
5. down
verb. ['ˈdaʊn'] bring down or defeat (an opponent).
Synonyms
- get the better of
- defeat
Antonyms
- untangled
- powerful
- tough
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
6. let
verb. ['ˈlɛt'] make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
Synonyms
- allow
- permit
Antonyms
- convict
- obfuscate
- guilty
Etymology
- leten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- letten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lettan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. let
verb. ['ˈlɛt'] actively cause something to happen.
Synonyms
- make
- stimulate
- cause
- get
- induce
Antonyms
- ambiguous
- obscurity
- incomprehensible
- indefinite
Etymology
- leten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- letten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lettan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. let
verb. ['ˈlɛt'] consent to, give permission.
Synonyms
- stick out
- support
- clear
- give
- consent
- intromit
- privilege
- digest
- trust
- pass
- allow in
- let in
- legitimate
- legalize
- permit
- legitimise
- authorise
- put up
- authorize
- legitimatise
- favor
- include
- bear
- stand
- go for
- countenance
- furlough
- grant
- decriminalise
- suffer
- legitimatize
- tolerate
- brook
- accept
- admit
- legalise
- legitimize
- decriminalize
- favour
- allow
- endure
- stomach
Antonyms
- criminalize
- refuse
- outlaw
- criminalise
- disallow
- reject
Etymology
- leten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- letten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lettan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. let
verb. ['ˈlɛt'] cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition.
Synonyms
- have
- make
Antonyms
- disapprove
- disagree
- inactivity
Etymology
- leten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- letten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lettan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. let
verb. ['ˈlɛt'] leave unchanged.
Synonyms
- leave behind
- leave
Antonyms
- lose
- indistinct
- unclearness
Etymology
- leten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- letten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lettan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))