Pronunciation

/ˌdaʊnˈstɛərz/

Definitions

• Adverb: Referring to a location lower in elevation or depth than the current position. For example: “I’ll meet you downstairs.”
• Prepositional phrase: Expressing the position or location of something relative to a higher level or floor. For example: “The meeting will be held downstairs in the conference room.”

Phrases

• “Go downstairs” means to move from a higher level to a lower one.
• “Stay downstairs” implies remaining on the lower level.
• “Meet me downstairs” is a request to rendezvous at a lower level.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I heard some noise coming from downstairs.”
• Prepositional phrase: “Please bring the mail downstairs to the lobby.”
• “She decided to spend her evening downstairs watching TV.”

Synonyms

• Down below
• Beneath
• In the basement (if applicable)
• On the ground floor
• Lower level

Notes

• “Downstairs” can also be used informally to refer to any lower level, not necessarily a basement or ground floor, depending on the context.