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downbound

/ˈdaʊn.baʊnd/

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adjective

/ˈdaʊn.baʊnd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее направление или движение вниз, обычно используемое в морском или навигационном контексте.

An obsolete adjective meaning heading or moving downwards, typically used in a nautical or directional context.

  1. Heading in a downward directionC1formal

    Moving or directed towards a lower position, level, or conventionally downward direction.

    ruНаправленный вниз

    • The downbound train departed from the station at noon.
    • The ship was downbound along the river towards the sea.
    • The downbound escalator was crowded with commuters.

    Synonymsdescendingdownwarddroppingfallingsinking

    Antonymsupboundupward

Forms
  • more downbound comparative form
  • most downbound superlative form