go down

VERB

lose, fall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapse crumple decline decrease descend drop pitch plunge reduce sink slump tumble

WEAK

be beaten be defeated cave in droop fold founder go under keel lessen make less sag set submerge submerse submit succumb suffer defeat topple

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend expand go up grow increase raise rise strengthen

WEAK

gain

Example Sentences

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His 7-6 record at USC in 2024 would go down as the worst mark of Lincoln Riley’s career as a head football coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One wonders how many bowlers would have had to go down for Robinson to get the call, especially given a reserve Lions squad was also in Australia.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Portfolios go down, but income is still there,” said Harrington.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Huang "will set the tone today, with a typical upbeat and highly positive outlook set to go down", Chris Weston of Pepperstone said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“I just saw someone go down the stairs!”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

go down

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