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Module 4: Phrasal Verbs with "Down"

Down combines with a number of verbs to form meanings such as to decrease, or to destroy, to write, or to defeat. The most important meanings of "down" are shown below.

• Unit 4.1: "Decreasing/Reducing"

  • bring down

  • calm down

  • come down

  • cool down

  • cut down

  • die down

  • keep down

  • narrow down

  • play down

  • slow down

  • scale down

   

• Unit 4.2: "Failing/Destroying"

  • break down

  • let down

  • close down

  • step down

  • turn down

   

• Unit 4.3: "Writing"

  • take down

  • jot down

  • get down

  • put down

  • write down

  • scribble down

   

• Unit 4.4: "Defeating/Collapsing"

  • break down

  • bring down

  • crack down

  • hunt down

  • knock down

  • wear down

   

• Unit 4.5: Other Meanings

  • get down to

  • look down on

  • pin down

  • put down