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downward

down·ward

UK/ˈdaʊnwəd/ US/ˈdaʊnwɚd/ uncommon

adverb

1.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

  • “don”
  • “;”
  • “;”
Antonyms

adjective

1.

on or toward a surface regarded as a base

  • “he lay face downward”
  • “the downward pull of gravity”
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2.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

  • “the down staircase”
  • “the downward course of the stream”
Synonyms
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Origin

From down + -ward.

Phrases

  • downward dog
  • downward drift
  • downward spiral
  • downward-facing dog

Related words

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