What is another word for Adown?

Pronunciation: [ɐdˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

Adown is an archaic word that means "downwards" or "down from". Today, it is rarely used in contemporary English language and is more commonly found in historical texts or literature. There are several modern synonyms that can be used in place of the word adown, such as downward, down, below, beneath, low, under, and descending. Each of these words can be used to convey the same meaning as adown, while also fitting better with contemporary language. It is important to understand and familiarize oneself with modern synonyms to properly convey meaning and avoid outdated language in communication.

Usage examples for Adown

He concludes:- Adown the slope, then up the hillock climb, Where every mole-hill is a bed of thyme, Then panting stop; yet scarcely can refrain; A bird, a leaf, will set them off again; Or if a gale with strength unusual blow, Scattering the wild-briar roses into snow, Their little limbs increasing efforts try, Like a torn rose the fair assemblage fly.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
So Death might pass, bent on his mission dread, Adown the silent street, and none might know What hour he passed or what he bore away.
"Songs Ysame"
Annie Fellows Johnston Albion Fellows Bacon
Adown the dry white road that ran to Pylos through the plain, a dust cloud was advancing; shields of bronze and weapons gleaming through it, here and there, with glimpses of purple robes.
"Superwomen"
Albert Payson Terhune

Famous quotes with Adown

  • A fearful thing stood at the cloister's end And eyed him for a while, then 'gan to wend Adown the cloisters, and began again That rattling, and the moan like fiends in pain. And as it came on towards him, with its teeth The body of a slain goat did it tear, The blood whereof in its hot jaws did seethe, And on its tongue he saw the smoking hair; Then his heart sank, and standing trembling there, Throughout his mind wild thoughts and fearful ran: "Some fiend she was," he said, "the bane of man." Yet he abode her still, although his blood Curdled within him: the thing dropped the goat, And creeping on, came close to where he stood, And raised its head to him and wrinkled throat. Then he cried out and wildly at her smote, Shutting his eyes, and turned and from the place Ran swiftly, with a white and ghastly face.
    William Morris

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