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/daʊn/

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Meaning

To or in a lower place; along a road or street.

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Word origin

From Old English dūne, a short form of of dūne meaning off the hill, which came to mean towards a lower place.

Origin
Old English
Root
dūne

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The shop is just along the road.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 1: down, leave, talk and 7 more words.