What does downfield mean?
Downfield means Towards the lower part of a field..
Downfield
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Towards the lower part of a field..
Definitions by Sense
- Towards the lower part of a field.
- (sports) Toward the defending team's end of the playing field.
- (chemistry) Describing an NMR resonance at a higher frequency to that of a reference signal.
Example Sentences
He stole an occasional glance as the mule again worked its way downfield.
Synonyms for downfield
Antonyms for downfield
Related Words
Word Forms
- further downfield
- farther downfield
- furthest downfield
- farthest downfield
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for downfield?
Common synonyms include down.
What is the opposite of downfield?
Possible antonyms include upfield.
How do you use downfield in a sentence?
He stole an occasional glance as the mule again worked its way downfield.
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