come down

The phrase 'come down' has versatile meanings depending on the context, including physical descent, decrease in value, and emotional transition.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To move from a higher to a lower position.

Example

The cat will come down from the tree eventually.

B1Economics

(common)To decrease in price or value.

Example

The cost of groceries has come down recently.

A2Weather

(common)To fall to the ground, typically referring to precipitation like rain or snow.

Example

The rain began to come down heavily.

B2Decision-making

(common)To reach a decision or judgment.

Example

The committee has come down in favor of the new policy.

B2Emotional State

(informal)To become less excited or euphoric, often after the effects of a drug wear off.

Example

She needed time to come down after the concert.

B2Tradition

(formal)To be passed down through generations, typically referring to traditions or stories.

Example

This legend has come down through many generations.

B1Health

(common)To become ill with a disease.

Example

He came down with the flu last week.

C1UK Education

(formal, UK)To leave a college or university, especially referring to Oxford or Cambridge.

Example

She came down from Oxford last year.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come down":

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