downgrade
noun
a downward slope, especially of a road.
downgraded
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past participleof downgrade.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof downgrade.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
downgradenouna downward slope, especially of a road.
Example Sentences
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Having downgraded the sector to neutral only three weeks ago, Deutsche Bank strategists have now reversed that call and are recommending investors overweight it once more.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The regulator downgraded the firm from two stars out of a possible four to one, meaning it is now considered a "poor performing company" for its environmental impact.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Orange and San Diego counties, which were under a more severe flood warning through Thursday afternoon, will be downgraded to a coastal advisory through Friday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
In late 2024, Moody’s downgraded France from Aa2 to Aa3 amid concern over the country’s fiscal outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“I heard that it’s been downgraded to a Category Four,” John said.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
