downstate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From down + state.
Meanings
- (US) Of the southern section of a state.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most downstate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more downstate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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downstate en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From down + state.
Meanings
- (US) To the southern section of a state.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most downstate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more downstate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
downstate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From down + state.
Meanings
-
(US) The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
The final election returns from downstate may not be available until late Wednesday morning.
- A period during sleep when somebody is not primed and not ready to learn.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| downstates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (2)
de südliche Hälfte (des US-Bundesstaates) (southern section of a state) · de südlicher Teil (des US-Bundesstaates) (southern section of a state)