US /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ UK /ˈdaʊnwəd/
adv adj Freq #17043

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Toward a lower place, level, or amount.

    The path led steadily downward into the valley.

  2. 2
    adj

    Moving or pointing toward a lower place or level.

    Prices showed a downward trend over the year.

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Synonyms
1 adv · toward a lower place,... down
2 adj · moving or pointing toward a... down
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Opposites
Word family
Derived forms downwardlydownwardnessnondownward

Etymology

From down + -ward.

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