The difference between Downtown and Town centre
When used as nouns, downtown means the main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center, whereas town centre means the main commercial or business area of a town, containing the principle shops, banks, restaurants and public traffic hub.
Downtown is also adverb with the meaning: in or towards the central business district.
Downtown is also adjective with the meaning: of, relating to, or situated in the central business district.
check bellow for the other definitions of Downtown and Town centre
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Downtown as an adjective:
of, relating to, or situated in the central business district
Examples:
"John walked everyday to his downtown job."
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Downtown as an adverb:
in or towards the central business district
Examples:
"You need to go downtown four blocks."
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Downtown as an adverb (basketball):
Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
Examples:
"That shot came from way downtown!"
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Downtown as a noun (chiefly, US, Canada):
The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
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Town centre as a noun (British spelling):
The main commercial or business area of a town, containing the principle shops, banks, restaurants and public traffic hub.