downstairs
Translation
downstairs
Examples
He went downstairs to get a drink.
He went downstairs to get a drink.
The kitchen is downstairs.
The kitchen is downstairs.
There is a downstairs bathroom.
There is a downstairs bathroom.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb of direction/location)) downstairs He went downstairs.
((adjective)) downstairs (noun) We have a downstairs bathroom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: below; Antonyms: upstairs
Etymology
A compound of 'down' and 'stairs'. Literally means 'down the stairs'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself walking 'down' the 'stairs' to remember its meaning.