down
adverb
from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position.
has downed
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present perfectof down (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Iran's military says it has downed a second US military jet in the Gulf, according to state media.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
Ruslan Stakhov, a junior sergeant in the same unit, typically uses a drone that intercepts Russian surveillance drones and has downed around 25 of them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
If Igamane has downed tools and Danilo is, well, Danilo, then they have precious little up front.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025
The crew has downed tools as the actors, producers and director perch uncomfortably on polystyrene rocks.
From The Guardian ● May 25, 2019
The want of a right dinner has downed kingdoms before this.
From Three Wonder Plays by Lady Gregory
