Is down a noun

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Yes, the word 'down' is a noun form as a word for the small soft feathers of a bird or fine soft hair; a series of four plays in American football or three plays in Canadian football during which a team must advance at least ten yards to retain possession of the ball; a descent or downward movement.

Example: We have pillows stuffed with goose down.

The word 'down' is also a verb.

Example: I watched him down the medicine with a grimace.

The word 'down' is an adverb.

Example: She put down the heavy basket.

The word 'down' is an adjective.

Example: The system is down.

The word 'down' is a preposition.

Example: I see them down the road.

Answer 4

It can be used as a verb in some circumstances. The primary definition being to drink or swallow. For example, he downed the pint of beer.

Down can also be used as an adverb, a preposition and an adjective.

Adverb: From a higher position to a lower position. For example, he jumped down from the wall he was sitting on.

Preposition: From one end to another. For example, they walked down the street to the shop.

Adjective: Depressed or feeling low; on a lower level than before; having a lower score than an opponent; finished. Examples include: I was feeling really down, the price of computers is down, they are down by four goals to none, one essay down and two to go!

Down was once used as a noun too but this is now primarily reserved for place names only.The word down is regarded as an English phrasal verb.

Answer 5

Yes, the word down is an adjective. Example: down escalator, or another meaning, down jacket.

The word down is also a verb, a noun, an adverb, and a preposition.

Answer 6

Some people call it an adverb. Some call it a particle. And some call it part of a phrasal verb.

It will depend on how many parts of speech are in your system.

Answer 7

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