adverb

downstairs

downstairs

He went downstairs to get a drink.

He went downstairs to get a drink.

The kitchen is downstairs.

The kitchen is downstairs.

((go/come/be)) downstairs to or on a lower floor He went downstairs to get a drink.

Synonyms: below, on a lower floor; Antonyms: upstairs

From 'down' + 'stairs'. Literally means down the stairs or on a lower floor.

Simply remember it as the opposite of 'upstairs'. It refers to the direction 'down' the 'stairs'.

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