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downhill.

Down a slope.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
  1. Down a slope.

    Because we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there.
  2. So as to deteriorate or get worse.

    broadly
    After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill.
Where this word comes from

From down- + hill.

adj/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/
  1. Located towards or at the bottom of a slope or hill.

    Moraines are found at the downhill end of a glacier.
  2. Going down a slope or a hill.

    This year's race is on a downhill course.
  3. Easy.

    broadly
    That's the hard part of the job done. From now on it's downhill all the way.
  4. Characterized by a style of running with a low center of gravity.

    He's a downhill runner.
Where this word comes from

From down- + hill.

noun/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/
  1. The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

    uncountable
  2. A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From down- + hill.

verb
  1. To take part in downhill skiing.

Where this word comes from

From down- + hill.

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