English adjective: downward | |||
1. | downward extending or moving from a higher to a lower place | ||
Samples | The down staircase. The downward course of the stream. | ||
Synonyms | down | ||
Similar | descending | ||
Antonyms | ascending | ||
2. | downward on or toward a surface regarded as a base | ||
Samples | He lay face downward. The downward pull of gravity. | ||
Similar | down | ||
Antonyms | up | ||
English adverb: downward | |||
1. | downward spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position | ||
Samples | Don't fall down. Rode the lift up and skied down. Prices plunged downward. | ||
Synonyms | down, downwardly, downwards | ||
Antonyms | up, upward, upwardly, upwards | ||