downstairs

/'daun'steəz/

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Explanation of the Word "Downstairs"

Definition: "Downstairs" is an adverb and adjective that refers to the lower floors of a building. If someone says something is "downstairs," they mean it is located on a floor below the one they are currently on.

Summary:

"Downstairs" is a useful word in English that helps describe locations in buildings.

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Adjective

1. on or of lower floors of a building
   • the downstairs (or downstair) phone

Adverb

1. on a floor below
   • the tenants live downstairs

Synonyms

• downstair
• down the stairs
• on a lower floor
• below