No exact match translations found for 'downs' in assamese.
Word 'downs' in Other Languages
- downs in Assamese অসমীয়া
- downs in Bengali বাংলা
- downs in Bodo बड़ो
- downs in Dogri डोगरी
- downs in English
- downs in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- downs in Hindi हिन्दी
- downs in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- downs in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- downs in Konkani कोंकणी
- downs in Maithili মৈথিলী
- downs in Malayalam മലയാളം
- downs in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- downs in Marathi मराठी
- downs in Nepali नेपाली
- downs in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- downs in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- downs in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- downs in Santali
- downs in Sindhi سنڌي
- downs in Tamil தமிழ்
- downs in Telugu తెలుగు
- downs in Urdu اُردُو
downs
Part of Speech
Noun (plural)
Pronunciation
/daʊnz/
Definitions
1. Gently rolling, grass-covered hills typically found in southern England.
2. A period of difficulty or depression, often contrasted with "ups."
3. Plural of *down*, referring to instances of being defeated or brought low.
Usage Examples
- The South Downs offer picturesque landscapes for hikers.
- Life has its ups and downs.
- They faced many downs before finally achieving success.
Etymology
Derived from Old English *dūn* meaning hill, first used to describe rolling chalk hills in southern England.
Synonyms
- Hills
- Slopes
- Depressions
- Lowlands
Antonyms
- Peaks
- Highlands
- Uplands
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | collines | /kɔ.lin/ |
| Spanish | colinas | /koˈlinas/ |
| German | Hügel | /ˈhyːɡl̩/ |
| Hindi | पहाड़ियाँ | /pahaadiyaan/ |
| Russian | холмы | /xɐlˈmɨ/ |
| Arabic | تلال | /tilal/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /daʊnz/
- American English: /daʊnz/
Historical Usage
Primarily used to describe chalk hill ranges in England, such as the South Downs and North Downs.
Cultural Nuances
Often associated with rural beauty and tranquility in English literature and art.
More Information
The Downs are widely recognized as areas of natural beauty in England, popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts.