downstate

English

Etymology

down +‎ state

Pronunciation
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Noun

downstate (plural downstates)

  1. (US) The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
    Antonym: upstate
    The final election returns from downstate may not be available until late Wednesday morning.
  2. A period during sleep when somebody is not primed and not ready to learn.
    Antonym: upstate

Translations

Adjective

downstate (comparative more downstate, superlative most downstate)

  1. (US) Of the southern section of a state.

Adverb

downstate (comparative more downstate, superlative most downstate)

  1. (US) To the southern section of a state.
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