downstairs
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌstɛrz/
KK: /daʊnˈstɛrz/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a location that is on a lower floor of a building, typically the ground floor or the main floor.
Example
The living room is downstairs, while the bedrooms are upstairs.
Conversation
Have you seen the new café downstairs?
No, I haven't checked it out yet. How is it?
It's really cozy, and the coffee is great!
That sounds awesome! We should go there together sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lower
ground
basement
Antonyms
upper
higher
loft
adverb
Definition
In a position or direction that is lower than the current level, typically referring to a floor in a building.
Example
I went downstairs to grab a snack.
Conversation
Hey, are you coming downstairs for breakfast?
Yeah, I'll be there in a minute!
I made your favorite pancakes, so hurry up!
noun
Definition
The lower level of a building, typically below the ground floor or the main floor.
Example
The living room is located downstairs, while the bedrooms are upstairs.
Conversation
Hey, do you want to hang out downstairs?
Sure! I haven't been downstairs in a while.
I think we can watch a movie there too.
Root Explanation
Downstairs → It is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūn", meaning downward or lower) and "stairs" (from Old English "staer", meaning a step or stair). The word "downstairs" refers to the lower level of a building, indicating a position that is downward from another level.
Memory Tip
Think of going 'down' ('dūn') to the 'steps' ('staer') of a building — that's why downstairs means the lower level.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.