GOT DOWN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

got down

verb

past tense of get down

as in dismounted

to come down from something (as a vehicle) I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat

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as in weighed down

to make sad it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him

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as in sipped

to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down

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Recent Examples of got down Holden had arranged this ahead of time with the captain and got down on one knee on the boat. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Frangulis got down on one knee and gifted the tennis star with a 12-carat ring by jewelry designer Isabela Grutman. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Eventually, Sheldon got down on one knee and asked Amy to be his wife in season 10. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Humphrey got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend in June. — Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 Midway through The Choice ceremony, Edris got down on one knee and asked Jessica Grace to marry him. — Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 15 July 2026 As Henderson found the rough twice on her playoff approach, Ryu kept her cool in the relentless sunshine, found the fairway and got down in four shots on the par 5. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2026 In one especially surreal moment, Kuznetsov got down on one knee and appeared to propose to Nikolau. — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026 The couple was on top of the building for about 30 minutes, where Beerkus got down on one knee and popped the question to Nikolau. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got down

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Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the owner of the carriage involved in the fatal crash suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse, according to union officials, who said the driver improperly dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of dismounted

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Growth in the world's second-largest economy slowed to multi-year lows in the second quarter, weighed down by tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate slump.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Those elevated mortgage rates have weighed down the housing market, leading to fewer homes changing hands.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of weighed down

Verb

For cocktail hour, guests sipped and snacked on light bites while taking a look at the BTS of Siriano’s creative process and inspirations.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Bespoke Primetime hats were up for grabs that displayed the film’s name in English and Italian (Prima Serata), and guests sipped on Aperol spritzes and ate personal pizzas as the cast and crew arrived.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of sipped

Verb

This time, on fourth down, a pack of Trojan defenders descended.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
But all hell broke loose when the Gallaghers descended into the crowd to sign autographs, turning the theater into a mild mosh pit as fans jockeyed for a selfie or signature.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of descended

Verb

The thought of Margaret trapped in the skyscraper, swallowed up by flames and heat, is an overwhelming load for a mother to carry.

— Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
In recent years, Medicare Part B premiums alone, usually deducted straight from monthly Social Security checks, have swallowed much of COLA.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of swallowed

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It's got a double wick for twice the fragrance power and the golden vessel emits a warm glow when lit.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
There, other Bulgari friends including Hudson Williams, Joey King and Caleb McLaughlin joined, where the famed nightlife destination was lit in the same bronzy shade as the art piece.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of lit

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Meyer, who hasn’t pitched since July 18, continues to be troubled by a neck injury and hasn’t begun throwing.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Dominion’s lawyers obtained internal emails and text messages showing that Fox executives were troubled by Bartiromo’s reckless coverage and commentary.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026