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downward

1 downward (chiefly US) /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adverb
or chiefly British downwards /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
1 downward (chiefly US)
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
adverb
or chiefly British downwards /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOWNWARD
: from a higher place or level to a lower place or level
: toward the ground, floor, etc. : not up
: toward people with less power, money, etc.
: to a smaller amount : to a lower number
2 downward /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adjective
2 downward
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOWNWARD
always used before a noun
: moving or going from a higher place or level to a lower place or level
: moving or going toward the ground, floor, etc.
: changing to a smaller amount or lower number