1 A2 neutral
To use a comb to press hair flat or direct it downward.
"She combed down her fringe before the school photograph."
separable
comb down
A2 neutral separable transitive
To use a comb to flatten or direct hair in a downward direction.
In plain English
To use a comb to push your hair flat and downward.
What does "comb down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Fully transparent: to comb in a downward direction.
Actually means
To use a comb to push your hair flat and downward.
Usage tip
Simple and transparent. Used in everyday grooming contexts. Less common than 'comb' alone; the 'down' particle adds the directional detail of pressing hair flat or downward rather than to the side.
Words that pair with "comb down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
hair fringe curls cowlick bangs
How to conjugate "comb down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
comb down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
combs down
he/she/it
Past simple
combed down
yesterday
Past participle
combed down
have + pp
-ing form
combing down
continuous
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