Basic Details
Word: Downstairs
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: To, on, or to the lower level of a building.
Synonyms: Below, downstairs level
Antonyms: Upstairs
Idioms and Phrases
- Downstairs and outside: Referring to someone who is very approachable or easy to talk to. Example: "He's always downstairs and outside, making sure everyone feels welcome at his gatherings."
- Take it downstairs: A phrase used when a conversation is taken to a more private or informal setting. Example: "Lets take it downstairs where we can speak without the whole team listening."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I left my backpack downstairs by the front door when I arrived home.
Example 2: The kids were playing in the living room, while the adults were having tea downstairs.
Example 3: She ran downstairs quickly when she heard the doorbell ring.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of "upstairs" and "downstairs" can be traced back to the times of large houses in England, where the owners lived on the upper floors and servants resided on the lower floors?
Famous Quote
"Life is like a stairway; you take one step at a time, whether you are going upstairs or downstairs." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "downstairs" mean?
a) The upper level of a building
b) The ground level or lower level of a building
c) Outside
d) In the garden
Answer: b) The ground level or lower level of a building
2. Which of these is a synonym of "downstairs"?
a) Upstairs
b) Below
c) Above
d) Near
Answer: b) Below
3. Which sentence uses "downstairs" correctly?
a) She went downstairs to get some snacks.
b) He stayed downstairs to read a book.
c) They all danced downstairs at the party.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
4. Which idiom means to talk in a more private manner?
a) Take it downstairs
b) Up in the air
c) Down to earth
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Take it downstairs
5. What is the opposite of "downstairs"?
a) Ground level
b) Outside
c) Upstairs
d) Below
Answer: c) Upstairs
