Definition

Describing something that slopes or moves toward a lower place; often used in relation to skiing or a decline in difficulty.

Example

The downhill path was much easier to walk than the steep uphill trail.

Conversation

I really enjoyed skiing at that downhill resort last weekend.

Oh, I heard that place has amazing slopes!

Yeah, the downhill trails were so much fun and not too difficult.

Sounds great! I need to try it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In a direction that goes down a slope or hill, often used to describe movement toward a lower place or a worse situation.

Example

The children ran downhill, laughing as they went.

Conversation

Did you see how steep that hill is when we went biking?

Yeah, it looked challenging, especially when going downhill.

I was worried I'd lose control while riding downhill.

Definition

A slope or path that goes downwards, often used in skiing or cycling.

Example

The skiers raced down the steep downhill during the competition.

Conversation

Are you excited for the downhill race this weekend?

Absolutely! I've been practicing a lot lately.

I can't wait to see how fast everyone goes on that downhill slope.

Root Explanation

Downhill → It is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūne", meaning from a higher place) and "hill" (from Old English "hyll", meaning a raised area of land). The word "downhill" describes the direction towards the bottom of a hill or slope.

Memory Tip

Imagine moving from a higher place ('down') to a lower place ('hill') — that's what downhill means.

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