goes 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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As the temperatures continue to stabilize, the risk of a catastrophic tank failure — and a hazmat spill or fire — goes down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Henderson drops the ball, reaches for it and Senesi goes down under very minimal contact from the goalkeeper," the panel said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"They have some good aircraft, have good assets, and when the price of oil goes down, we'll sell it for a profit."

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

She isn’t turning on any lights in her house until the sun goes down to trim an electricity bill that is around $180 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

She goes down the hall, takes the fastest shower ever, and changes into her Batman T-shirt.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti