downstairs

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌdaʊnˈstɛərz/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/adv., n. ˈdaʊnˈstɛrz; adj. -ˌstɛrz/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(adv., n. dounstârz; adj. dounstârz′)


Collocations for "downstairs"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "downstairs" in context.

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downstairs

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adv
  1. go downstairs to [check, look for, get]
  2. need to run downstairs quickly
  3. come downstairs with me (for a second)
  4. heard a [noise, bang] (coming) from downstairs
  5. tripped and fell downstairs
  6. is [relaxing, chilling, sleeping] downstairs
  7. lives downstairs [to, from] me
  8. (both) upstairs and downstairs
adj
  1. in the downstairs [bedroom, bathroom]
  2. [Do you know, Have you met] the downstairs neighbors?
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