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Uncommondownhill
The correct spelling is downhill.
How to pronounce downhill
noun
IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/
Say it like: Dow-nhi-ll
The correct spelling is downhill. The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing. For example: "After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill."
Usage Examples
“After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill.”
“Because we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.
- 2.A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.
verb
- 1.To take part in downhill skiing.
adjective
- 1.Located down a slope or hill.
- 2.Going down a slope or a hill.
- 3.(by extension) Easy.
- 4.(by extension) Deteriorating, getting worse.
adverb
- 1.Down a slope.
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