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Topic: Travel

diverted

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been changed from its original course or purpose.

Example: The diverted river created a new landscape in the valley.

verb

Definition: To change the direction or use of something, often to take it away from its original path or purpose.

Example: The road was diverted due to construction work.

donga

IPA: /ˈdɒŋə/

KK: /ˈdɔŋə/

noun

Definition: A type of building that can be moved and usually has single rooms, often found in remote areas for work or as a place for tourists to stay.

Example: The workers stayed in a donga while they completed the construction project.

downhill

IPA: //ˈdaʊnˌhɪl//

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/

adjective

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.

adverb

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.

noun

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.

downrange

IPA: /ˈdaʊnreɪndʒ/

KK: /ˈdaʊnreɪndʒ/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is away from the place where something is launched, typically used in the context of missiles or projectiles.

Example: The rocket traveled downrange before it landed in the ocean.

downriver

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌrɪvər/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌrɪvər/

adjective

Definition: In the direction of the flow of a river, towards where the river ends or meets another body of water.

Example: The boat drifted downriver, enjoying the gentle current.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of the flow of a river, toward the place where the river meets a larger body of water.

Example: The boat floated downriver, enjoying the gentle current.

downstate

IPA: /ˈdaʊnsteɪt/

KK: /ˈdaʊnsteɪt/

adverb

Definition: In or towards the southern part of a state.

Example: We are traveling downstate to visit our relatives this weekend.

noun

Definition: The southern part of a state, especially in the United States, often referring to areas that are more rural compared to the northern metropolitan regions.

Example: Many people from downstate come to the city for work during the week.

downtown

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the central area of a city, often where businesses and shops are located.

Example: The downtown area is bustling with activity and shops.

adverb

Definition: In or toward the central area of a city, often where the main businesses and shops are located.

Example: We decided to go downtown to visit the new art gallery.

noun

Definition: The central area of a city where most businesses, shops, and offices are located.

Example: We went to downtown to enjoy the shops and restaurants.

downward

IPA: /ˈdaʊn.wɚd/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌwɜrd/

adjective

Definition: Directed or moving toward a lower place or position.

Example: The bird flew in a downward direction to catch its prey.

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward a lower place or level.

Example: The bird flew downward from the tree branch.

downwards

IPA: /ˈdaʊn.wərdz/

KK: /ˈdaʊn.wɚdz/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is lower or towards a lower place.

Example: The bird flew downwards from the tree branch.

downwind

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌwɪnd/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌwɪnd/

adjective

Definition: In the direction that the wind is blowing.

Example: The smoke from the fire drifted downwind, making it hard to breathe.

adverb

Definition: In the direction that the wind is blowing.

Example: The smoke from the fire drifted downwind, making it hard to breathe.

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