downfield vs athletics

downfield is not a noun while athletics is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
downfield	No	Yes	No	Yes
athletics	Yes	No	No	No

downfield (noun)	athletics (noun)
	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
	participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
	a contest between athletes

downfield (adjective)	athletics (adjective)
located at, or relatively closer to, the defending team's end of the playing field

downfield (adverb)	athletics (adverb)
in the direction of the defending team's end of the playing field