Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chalk down

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables: chalk -down
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Synonym of chalk out (“make plans; sketch”).

Transitive verb

verb

To acknowledge or admit (a successful outcome, etc.).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"We were all seeking a place anyway and so agreed to live together. “Alright then buddies, let's chalk down the details tomorrow,” I said."
"So let's chalk down at least a partial victory for scientific research methods . They are new in politics, but in marketing they have been tested for many years and are invaluable to many of our leading corporations […]"

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

chalks down (present, singular) chalking down (participle, present) chalked down (participle, past) chalked down (past)

Phrases

chalk it down chalk up

Frequently Paired Words

chalk up

Synonyms

chalk out

Questions

What does chalk down mean?: Synonym of chalk out (“make plans; sketch”).

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