down
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toward a lower position or level
- She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.
- The children slid down the slide at the playground, laughing as they landed in the sand.
- He looked down from the balcony and marveled at the view of the bustling city below.
- The hiker made his way down the mountain trail, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
- The children ran down the hill.
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used to indicate a position further along a path or direction
- The grocery store is down the block.
- The cafe is down the road, just past the intersection.
- The park is down the hill, a short walk away.
- We walked down the stairs to the basement.
- He continued down the path toward the village.
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used to indicate that something has happened or existed throughout a long period of time
- The story of love and sacrifice has been passed down the ages.
- The struggles of the working class have been documented down the decades.
- The values of freedom and equality have been fought for down the centuries.
- Down the centuries, many cultures have believed in this legend.
- She studied ancient texts down the ages to uncover lost knowledge.