went 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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"The novel's central themes of travel and food changed my life in two obvious ways: my savings went down; my weight went up," Yang said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Palacios noted that when isolation and social-distancing measures were implemented, the number went down quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Substitute Maddison went down under Lukas Nmecha's challenge, but referee Jarred Gillett and the VAR dismissed his appeal for a spot-kick.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Newcastle went down with 37 points in 2015-16.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But as Torak went down, he tore the pouch from his heck and hurled it up the trail, out of Hord’s reach.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver