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Definition of Get down
1. Verb. Lower (one's body) as by kneeling. "Get down on your knees!"
Generic synonyms: Move
2. Verb. Move something or somebody to a lower position. "They get down the bags on the table"; "Take down the vase from the shelf"
Exact synonyms: Bring Down, Let Down, Lower, Take Down
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Causes: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Specialized synonyms: Reef, Depress, Dip, Incline
Derivative terms: Lower, Lowering
Antonyms: Raise
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Causes: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Specialized synonyms: Reef, Depress, Dip, Incline
Derivative terms: Lower, Lowering
Antonyms: Raise
3. Verb. Alight from (a horse).
Exact synonyms: Dismount, Get Off, Light, Unhorse
Category relationships: Horseback Riding, Riding
Generic synonyms: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Derivative terms: Dismount
Category relationships: Horseback Riding, Riding
Generic synonyms: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Derivative terms: Dismount
4. Verb. Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking. "They get down more bread"; "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!"
Exact synonyms: Swallow
Generic synonyms: Consume, Have, Ingest, Take, Take In
Specialized synonyms: Bolt
Derivative terms: Swallow
Generic synonyms: Consume, Have, Ingest, Take, Take In
Specialized synonyms: Bolt
Derivative terms: Swallow
5. Verb. Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. "The performance is likely to get down Sue"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
Exact synonyms: Cast Down, Deject, Demoralise, Demoralize, Depress, Dismay, Dispirit
Specialized synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Dejection, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depressant, Depressant, Dismay
Antonyms: Elate
Specialized synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Dejection, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depressant, Depressant, Dismay
Antonyms: Elate
6. Verb. Put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc..
Exact synonyms: Put Down, Set Down, Write Down
Generic synonyms: Write
Specialized synonyms: Transcribe, Notate, Dash Down, Dash Off, Note, Take Down
Generic synonyms: Write
Specialized synonyms: Transcribe, Notate, Dash Down, Dash Off, Note, Take Down
7. Verb. Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action. "They get down moving "; "Let's get down to work now"
Exact synonyms: Begin, Commence, Get, Set About, Set Out, Start, Start Out
Specialized synonyms: Recommence, Strike Out, Fall, Jump Off, Get To, Auspicate, Attack, Break In, Launch, Plunge, Come On, Embark, Enter, Bestir Oneself, Get Cracking, Get Going, Get Moving, Get Rolling, Get Started, Get Weaving
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Antonyms: End
Specialized synonyms: Recommence, Strike Out, Fall, Jump Off, Get To, Auspicate, Attack, Break In, Launch, Plunge, Come On, Embark, Enter, Bestir Oneself, Get Cracking, Get Going, Get Moving, Get Rolling, Get Started, Get Weaving
Related verbs: Begin
Derivative terms: Beginner, Beginning, Commencement, Start, Start, Start, Starter
Antonyms: End
Definition of Get down
1. Verb. To bring or come down; descend. ¹
2. Verb. To concentrate; attend. ¹
3. Verb. To depress; discourage; fatigue. ¹
4. Verb. To swallow. ¹
5. Verb. To relax and enjoy oneself completely; be uninhibited in one's enjoyment. ¹
6. Verb. (informal) To duck or take cover, usually to avoid harm. Commonly used as a caution or warning in the imperative. ¹
7. Verb. (informal) To dance with abandon. ¹
8. Verb. (British informal of a child) To leave the table after dining. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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