Downward
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Downward is an adverb meaning Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
Meaning
Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
More Meanings
- At a lower level.
- Southward.
- Moving, sloping or oriented down.
- Located at a lower level.
Example Sentences
His position in society moved ever downward.
Dagon his Name, Sea Monster, upward Man / And downward Fish […]
The natural disasters put downward pressure on the creditworthiness of the nation’s insurance groups.
[T]heir Sight was so directed downward, that they did not readily see Objects that were above them […]
Synonyms for downward
Depending on context, synonyms include down, downwards, downwardly.
Antonyms for downward
Common opposites include up, upwards, upwardly, upward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include down, descending, downshift, decline, falling, declining.
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