Phrase guide

down to

prep · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see down, to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I had to walk down to the ground floor.
  • Go down to the shops.
  • Her hair came down to her waist.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

Ready or willing to (do something specified).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Are you down to go to the cinema?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

prep

Meaning 3

With no one/nothing remaining but.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm down to my last few sleeping pills.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

prep

Meaning 4

Within the responsibility or influence of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • What type of person you become is down to you.
  • So I guess the cooking is now down to me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: up to

Antonyms: none provided

5

prep

Meaning 5

Due to; because of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The failure was down to total neglect.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

prep

Meaning 6

Including even the smallest parts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We checked everything down to the last/smallest detail.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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