How do you use Downer in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like sedative or depressant, plus the exact meaning.
Downer in a sentence
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Downer meaning
- A negative drug trip.
- A drug that has depressant qualities.
- Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy.
Synonyms of Downer
Using Downer
- The main meaning on this page is: A negative drug trip. | A drug that has depressant qualities. | Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy.
- Useful related words include: sedative, sedative drug, depressant, medicine.
- In the example corpus, downer often appears in combinations such as: alexander downer, of downer, downer was.
Context around Downer
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Downer
- In this selection, "downer" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, belle, real, something, edi, denies and parents stand out and add context to how "downer" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a debby downer but her and a real downer following the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "downer" sits close to words such as ahs, airtime and ambience, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with downer
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A real downer to end 2024… pic. (7 words)
Dr Martin, of Downer, has had what he called his "lapcat", Dolores, for four years. (15 words)
I went to the downer sitting room and I could see Patricia in the upper one. (16 words)
In his letter, Mabuza, who was appointed as Zuma’s new lawyer in April, said that they had not been copied in any of the correspondence between Downer and Jappie and were not privy to the reasons why Downer had corresponded with him and not Madondo. (46 words)
Downer EDI’s largest investor, fund manager Allan Gray, says more work needs to be done to ensure the alleged corruption revealed during an inquiry last week is not a systemic issue, but it believes the company is on the right path to redeem itself. (45 words)
As for the Cobblers, they mustered just one serious attempt on goal through loan signing Tony Springett when already 2-0 down, and it was a real downer following the high of the dramatic midweek win at Charlton Athletic. (39 words)
Isle of Wight photographer Jack Downer has spotted the green comet, last seen since the Stone Age and making its closet pass to the Earth tonight! (26 words)
Example sentences (20)
In his letter, Mabuza, who was appointed as Zuma’s new lawyer in April, said that they had not been copied in any of the correspondence between Downer and Jappie and were not privy to the reasons why Downer had corresponded with him and not Madondo.
Papadopoulos has since made wild accusations that Downer was spying on him in order to establish that the Trump campaign was secretly working with the Russians, something Downer denies.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Veronica “Ronnie” Downer, parents: Ray and Jewel Downer; one daughter: Alexis Corbin.
A former adviser to Liberal ministers Brendan Nelson and Alexander Downer, Mr Tudge entered Parliament as the MP for the eastern Melbourne seat of Aston in 2010.
Candace might seem like a debby-downer, but her jealousy maintains its comedic edge, never failing to entertain audiences.
Downer EDI’s largest investor, fund manager Allan Gray, says more work needs to be done to ensure the alleged corruption revealed during an inquiry last week is not a systemic issue, but it believes the company is on the right path to redeem itself.
First-year student Kaitlin Downer said it seems like no one knows what will happen after Jan.
Howard Searle (prosecuting) told the jury that Pritchard, who was working, had been present when the animals broke through the fence into Mrs Downer’s yard and “mauled” her.
If you say, “All is great,” you feel like a phoney; and if you tell the truth, you feel like a downer.
In October last year, Pearson also stole NSW registration plates from a Toyota Hilux, property of Downer EDI Works, and a Nissan Qashqai belonging to OzCar in Dubbo.
Isle of Wight photographer Jack Downer has spotted the green comet, last seen since the Stone Age and making its closet pass to the Earth tonight!
Mr. Downer was shot multiple times by an intruder at his home on Thursday at Huntley Crescent in Brown’s Town, St. Ann.
The Bush administration leaked that it wanted to avoid Crean meeting Bush when the latter visited Australia — one of many blatant interventions in Australian domestic politics that went unchallenged by Howard and Downer.
The Forty Elephants will feature Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody, Nadia Albina as Verity Ross, Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long, Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover.
After so much cash spent on presents, food and parties January can tend to feel like a bit of a downer.
A real downer to end 2024… pic.
As for the Cobblers, they mustered just one serious attempt on goal through loan signing Tony Springett when already 2-0 down, and it was a real downer following the high of the dramatic midweek win at Charlton Athletic.
Daisie-Belle Downer joins Ballyhoo PR after years of working in radio and TV, working on shows for BBC Radio Northampton, BBC Three Counties and Capital Radio, as well as voiceovers for television adverts and Nickelodeon.
Dr Martin, of Downer, has had what he called his "lapcat", Dolores, for four years.
I went to the downer sitting room and I could see Patricia in the upper one.
Common combinations with downer
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- alexander downer 14×
- of downer 7×
- downer was 5×
- the downer 5×
- downer and 4×
- and downer 4×
- downer to 4×
- downer in 4×
- downer edi 3×
- downer said 3×