Downwards
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaʊnwədz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Downwards is an adverb meaning Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
Meaning
Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
More Meanings
- Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.
- Downward.
Example Sentences
Gravity pulls everything downwards.
After the rise in oil prices, the economy headed downwards.
Synonyms for downwards
Depending on context, synonyms include downward, down, downwardly.
Antonyms for downwards
Common opposites include upwards, up, upwardly, upward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include down, lower, below, ned, downstairs, low.
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