ADOWN Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word adown. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of ADOWN


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	above				adverbadv
	noun • an earlier section of a written text adverb • (in writing) at an earlier place • in or to a place that is higher adjective satellite • appearing earlier in the same text
	aloft				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship • upward • at or to great height; high up in or into the air • in the higher atmosphere above the earth
	high				adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
	adjective • greater than normal in quantity or amount • (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') • used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency noun • a lofty level or position or degree • an air mass of higher than normal pressure • a state of sustained elation • a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics • a high place • a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 • a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed adverb • at a great altitude • in or to a high position, amount, or degree • in a rich manner • far up toward the source adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • happy and excited and energetic • (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted • slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
	overhead				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • located or originating from above noun • the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes • (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command • (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing • a transparency for use with an overhead projector • (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship • a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head adverb • above your head; in the sky • above the head; over the head
	skyward				adverbadv
	adverb • toward the sky adjective satellite • directed toward heaven or the sky
	standing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • (of fluids) not moving or flowing • executed in or initiated from a standing position • (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs noun • social or financial or professional status or reputation • an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event • the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position adjective satellite • having a supporting base • not created for a particular occasion • permanent
	up				verb, adverbv, adv
	adjective • being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level adverb • spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position • to a higher intensity • nearer to the speaker • to a more central or a more northerly place • to a later time adjective satellite • out of bed • getting higher or more vigorous • extending or moving toward a higher place • (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness • open • (used of computers) operating properly • used up verb • raise
	upright				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence