downhill

Meanings

• Noun

  The direction or state of going or moving downward, particularly a slope that goes downwards.

  - "The skier came down the mountain at great speed, enjoying the thrill of the downhill."
  - "The hikers took a break at the bottom of the downhill trail."
  - "The cyclist lost control on the steep downhill section of the road."

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Antonyms

uphill , uphill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downhill
hill , still , spill , mill

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Variants

List of all variants of downhill that leads to same result
downhill , downhills

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Etymology

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Old English 'dun' meaning hill and 'hal' meaning holly or hollow. Downhill refers to moving or going down a slope or hill.

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Trivia

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1. Downhill racing is a popular winter sport that involves skiing or snowboarding at high speeds on steep, winding courses.

2. The term 'downhill' is also used in computing to describe the process of transferring files from a remote server to a local machine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Uphill: Opposite of downhill, meaning moving or going upwards.

2. Slope: A landform that descends or rises gradually, often used interchangeably with downhill or uphill.

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Culture

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Downhill is a popular term in various sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and cycling. It is also used figuratively to describe a situation or experience that is declining or getting worse.

How to Memorize "downhill"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object moving down a slope or hill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'downhill' with the idea of going down or descending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'down' in 'downhill' means moving or going downwards.

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