down
adverb
from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position.
have downed
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present perfectof down.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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A source close to Ukraine’s F-16 fighter program tells us that Ukrainian pilots have downed more than 2,000 Russian cruise missiles and drones, and Kyiv has also pioneered the use of low-cost drone interceptors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
"US forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded," it added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
Across Europe, tens of thousands of farmers have downed tools, mounted their tractors and taken to the streets.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
The problem: After a major storm that might have downed many trees or damaged many houses and roofs, local contractor schedules fill up at lightspeed.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Had he played Filmore would have downed us—-of that I'm sure, as I look back.
From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
