downward

/ˈdaʊnwərd/
/ˈdaʊnwəd/
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Definitions of downward
  1. adjective
    extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
    “the downward course of the stream”
    synonyms: down
    descending
    coming down or downward
  2. adjective
    on or toward a surface regarded as a base
    “he lay face downward”
    “the downward pull of gravity”
    synonyms:
    down
    being or moving lower in position or less in some value
  3. adverb
    spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
    “prices plunged downward”
    synonyms: down, downwardly, downwards
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    antonyms:
    upward
    spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdaʊnwərd/
UK
/ˈdaʊnwəd/
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