Synonyms
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 Nail 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. nail
verb. ['ˈneɪl'] attach something somewhere by means of nails.
Antonyms
- activeness
Etymology
- nægel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- næglan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. 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)
4. nail
noun. ['ˈneɪl'] horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
Synonyms
- lunula
- integumentary system
- toenail
- fingernail
- matrix
- unguis
- horny structure
- lunule
- half-moon
- dactyl
Antonyms
- follow
- rear
- reverse
- tail
Etymology
- nægel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- næglan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. nail
noun. ['ˈneɪl'] a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener.
Synonyms
- brad
- nailhead
- tack
- stub nail
- fastener
- fourpenny nail
- eightpenny nail
- fixing
- head
- sixpenny nail
- clout nail
- clout
- holdfast
- spike
- clinch
- fastening
- doornail
- hobnail
- stem
- staple
- shank
Antonyms
- disassemble
- disjoin
- undock
- follower
Etymology
- nægel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- næglan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. 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)
7. nail
verb. ['ˈneɪl'] take into custody.
Synonyms
- seize
- nab
- cop
- clutch
- collar
- apprehend
- arrest
- pick up
Antonyms
- unclasp
- give
- activity
- action
Etymology
- nægel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- næglan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. nail
verb. ['ˈneɪl'] hit hard.
Synonyms
- blast
- smash
- hit
Antonyms
- repel
- start
- depress
- lower
Etymology
- nægel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- næglan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. 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)
10. 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)