2syllables
downtown
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Definitions ofdowntown
1noun
- The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
1adjective
- Of, relating to, or situated in the central business district
Example: "John walked every day to his downtown job."
1adverb
- In or towards the central business district
Example: "You need to go downtown four blocks."
- Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
Example: "That shot came from way downtown!"
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