Downfield
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Downfield is an adjective meaning Towards the lower part of a field.
Meaning
Towards the lower part of a field.
More Meanings
- (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
Depending on context, synonyms include down.
Antonyms for downfield
Common opposites include upfield.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include down, upfield, deep, high, inside, onfield.
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