What is another word for Downs?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊnz] (IPA)

Downs are a type of rolling hills, typically found in England with open grass and shrubland. Other synonyms for Downs include upland, moors, heathlands, and plateaus. Uplands are high elevation areas with sloping hills and often contain rugged terrain, while moors refer to areas of bog or marshland, typically covered in heather. Heathlands are areas of wasteland typically with low shrubs and often featuring large swathes of heather. The term plateaus refer to elevated areas of flat or rolling terrain with steep cliffs or ridges on its borders. These synonyms describe the different types of landscapes associated with the term "Downs".

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What are the hypernyms for Downs?

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What are the opposite words for Downs?

Downs, a word that typically conveys negative connotations such as low spirits, sadness or depression. Its antonyms, on the other hand, can express feelings of joy or positivity. Some antonyms for downs include highs, peaks, triumphs, and successes. These words describe experiences that signify a sense of achievement or pleasure, as opposed to downs which can denote a sense of defeat or loss. Celebrating and embracing our highs or peaks can be helpful in developing a positive outlook on life. Acknowledging that life is full of ups and downs, and learning to appreciate both, can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

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Usage examples for Downs

They played morning, noon, and night, through long days of sickening calm, through dreary nights of storm and hurricane, and they scarcely lifted their heads at the tidings that the Needles were in sight, nor even questioned the pilot for news of England, when he boarded them in the Downs.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Bobby had given him one, "Henry Lessingham," shining bravely in its red and gold; he had bought another, "The Downs," second hand, and it was rather tattered and well thumbed.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole
The life insurance solicitor who gets the most turn-Downs is the one who writes the most policies, because the fact he gets so many turn-Downs is owing to the fact that he has seen so many people.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Famous quotes with Downs

  • Years ago I had a house in Sussex, it was like Arcadia, with an old Victorian bridge, a pond and the Downs.
    Nicolas Roeg
  • It is not easy to get rich in Las Vegas, at Churchill Downs, or at the local Merrill Lynch office.
    Paul Samuelson
  • "But this would be a beautiful place for a fight," he began again persuasively. "These great bare rolling Downs for the arena, — and me in my golden armour showing up against your big blue scaly coils! Think what a picture it would make!" "Now you're trying to get at me through my artistic sensibilities," said the dragon. "But it won't work. Not but what it would make a very pretty picture, as you say," he added, wavering a little.
    Kenneth Grahame
  • So they set off up the hill arm-in-arm, the Saint, the Dragon, and the Boy. The lights in the little village began to go out; but there were stars, and a late moon, as they climbed to the Downs together. And, as they turned the last corner and disappeared from view, snatches of an old song were borne back on the night-breeze. I can't be certain which of them was singing, but I it was the Dragon!
    Kenneth Grahame
  • There cannot be Ups in a roller-coaster ride unless there are Downs.
    Siddharth Katragadda

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