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English adjective: downward

1. downward extending or moving from a higher to a lower place


SamplesThe down staircase.
The downward course of the stream.


Synonymsdown


Similardescending


Antonymsascending

2. downward on or toward a surface regarded as a base


SamplesHe lay face downward.
The downward pull of gravity.


Similardown


Antonymsup


English adverb: downward

1. downward spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position


SamplesDon't fall down.
Rode the lift up and skied down.
Prices plunged downward.


Synonymsdown, downwardly, downwards


Antonymsup, upward, upwardly, upwards









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