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downhill Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/daʊnˈhɪl/
US
/daʊnˈhɪl/
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Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'downhill'?
A.Moving upward
B.Standing still
C.Moving downward
D.Jumping high
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'downhill' correctly?
A.I enjoy going uphill on my bike.
B.The skier went downhill at full speed.
C.The bird flew uphill effortlessly.
D.The car climbed downhill with ease.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'downhill'?
A.Ascending
B.Leveling
C.Declining
D.Rising
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'downhill'?
A.Upstream
B.Uphill
C.Vertical
D.Horizontal
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you use the term 'downhill'?
A.Explaining a science experiment
B.Talking about flying a kite
C.Discussing a mountain hike
D.Describing a ski slope
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