downhill
word
DOWN-hil
DOWN-hil
Definition
Moving or situated toward a lower place on a slope; can also describe a worsening situation or loss of quality.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both an adjective ('downhill race'), adverb ('goes downhill fast'), and occasionally as a noun ('the downhill'). In figurative use, 'goes downhill' means something is worsening. Often contrasted with 'uphill.'
Spanish: cuesta abajoPortuguese (BR): ladeira abaixo - declivePortuguese (PT): a descer - ladeira abaixoChinese (Simplified): 下坡Chinese (Traditional): 下坡Hindi: ढलान परArabic: منحدرBengali: ঢালুRussian: вниз по склонуJapanese: 下り坂Vietnamese: xuống dốcKorean: 내리막Turkish: yokuş aşağıUrdu: ڈھلوانIndonesian: menurun
Example Sentences
The ball rolled downhill.
basic
We walked downhill to the river.
basic
This road goes downhill from here.
basic
After he lost his job, everything started going downhill for him.
natural
The competition was a tough downhill ski race.
natural
Our sales have been going downhill since last year.
natural