Definition of Downward

1. Adjective. Extending or moving from a higher to a lower place. "The downward course of the stream"

Exact synonyms: Down
Similar to: Descending

2. Adverb. Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position. "Prices plunged downward"
Exact synonyms: Down, Downwardly, Downwards
Antonyms: Up, Upward, Upwardly, Upwards

3. Adjective. On or toward a surface regarded as a base. "The downward pull of gravity"
Similar to: Down

Definition of Downward

1. adv. From a higher place to a lower; in a descending course; as, to tend, move, roll, look, or take root, downward or downwards.

2. a. Moving or extending from a higher to a lower place; tending toward the earth or its center, or toward a lower level; declivous.

Definition of Downward

1. from a higher to a lower place [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Downward

downticks
downtime
downtimes
downtown
downtowner
downtowners
downtowns
downtrend
downtrended
downtrending
downtrends
downtrod
downtrodden
downturn
downturns
downward (current term)
downward(a)
downward(ip)
downward-sloping
downwardly
downwardness
downwardnesses
downwards
downward drainage
downwash
downwashes
downweed
downwind
downy
downy

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