Noun
The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
Usage- US usage
- Antonyms
- Examples
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The final election returns from downstate may not be available until late Wednesday morning.
A period during sleep when somebody is not primed and not ready to learn.
- Antonyms
Adjective
Of the southern section of a state.
Usage- US usage
Adverb
To the southern section of a state.
Usage- US usage