down the stairs

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down the stairs

The cat runs down the stairs to the kitchen.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • On a lower floor, especially the one directly below: Moving or located in a downward direction via a staircase to a lower level of a building.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • She ran down the stairs to answer the door.
    • The sound is coming from the people living down the stairs.
Advanced Usage
  • "to fall down the stairs": to accidentally tumble or slip while descending a staircase.
    • He missed a step and fell down the stairs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Downstairs (adverb): on or to a lower floor of a building.
    • The kitchen is downstairs.
  • Downstairs (noun): the lower floor or floors of a building.
    • The downstairs needs to be cleaned.
Synonyms
  • Below: at a lower level or position.
  • Downstairs: on or to a lower floor.
Related Phrases
  • Up the stairs: in the opposite direction, moving to a higher floor via a staircase.
    • He carried the box up the stairs.
down the stairs

The cat runs down the stairs to the kitchen.

Adverb
  1. on a floor below
    • the tenants live downstairs