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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downhill

/daʊnˈhaɪl/ adverb, adjective · British & US
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What does downhill mean?

adverb, adjective

Moving or extending downwards from a higher to a lower place; going or proceeding in a downward direction. Describing something that is moving or extending downwards from a higher to a lower place.

Example

"The skier sped downhill, her speed increasing with each turn."

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