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The word 'down' is used as an adverb to describe 'where' something is happening, going, etc. I.e. it describes the action/verb. E.g. The escalator goes down to the first floor. (NB: adverbs are used to describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs)

'Down' is also used as an adjective (describing a noun): E.g. The stockmarket is down. Or, She is feeling down today.

If 'down' is used as a verb in a sentence, its meaning is: to swallow or drink something quickly or all at once; to devour or eat immoderately. E.g. I downed the drink quickly.

The word may also be used as part of various phrasal verbs, such as: let down, bring down, slow down, etc.

"Down" can also be a preposition, e.g. "He walked down the road".


Down would be a preposition. PrePOSITION is an easy way to figure out if a word is a preposition or not. If it tells you where the subject/direct object is, then it is most likely a preposition.

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