Down through something

prepositional phrase

Used to express the direction or path of something from top to bottom or from the start to the end.

He dug a hole down through the earth.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express the direction or path of something from top to bottom or from the start to the end

Often appears as...

  • go down through
  • dig down through
prepositional phrase

Used to express the passage of time, especially from one generation to another.

This story has been passed down through the generations.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express the passage of time, especially from one generation to another

Often appears as...

  • passed down through
  • travelled down through

Usage tips

General, Academic

prepositional phrase

Used to express a thorough examination or analysis.

He had to go down through the whole list to find his name.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express a thorough examination or analysis

Often appears as...

  • go down through
  • read down through

Usage tips

General, Academic

prepositional phrase

Used to express the direction or path of something from top to bottom or from the start to the end.

He dug a hole down through the earth.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express the direction or path of something from top to bottom or from the start to the end

Often appears as...

  • go down through
  • dig down through
prepositional phrase

Used to express the passage of time, especially from one generation to another.

This story has been passed down through the generations.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express the passage of time, especially from one generation to another

Often appears as...

  • passed down through
  • travelled down through

Usage tips

General, Academic

prepositional phrase

Used to express a thorough examination or analysis.

He had to go down through the whole list to find his name.
Visual representation of "down through something" - Used to express a thorough examination or analysis

Often appears as...

  • go down through
  • read down through

Usage tips

General, Academic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "down through something"
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Physical Journey

This phrase often describes a literal movement down or along something tangible, like digging or falling.

Illustration for Physical Journey
The water trickled down through layers of rock.
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Start to End

Think of 'down through' as a journey from the beginning to the end point in various contexts.

Illustration for Start to End
She scrolled down through the document from the first to the last page.
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Physical Journey

This phrase often describes a literal movement down or along something tangible, like digging or falling.

Illustration for Physical Journey
The water trickled down through layers of rock.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Start to End

Think of 'down through' as a journey from the beginning to the end point in various contexts.

Illustration for Start to End
She scrolled down through the document from the first to the last page.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Journey

This phrase often describes a literal movement down or along something tangible, like digging or falling.

Illustration for Physical Journey
The water trickled down through layers of rock.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Start to End

Think of 'down through' as a journey from the beginning to the end point in various contexts.

Illustration for Start to End
She scrolled down through the document from the first to the last page.
Visual representation of the word "Down through something"

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