Synonyms:
down(a), downward(a)
Meaning: extending or moving from a higher to a lower place; "the down staircase"; "the downward course of the stream"
Synonyms:
downward(ip)
Meaning: on or toward a surface regarded as a base; "he lay face downward"; "the downward pull of gravity"
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
down, downwards, downward, downwardly
Meaning: spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; "don't fall down"; "rode the lift up and skied down"; "prices plunged downward"
Usage examples
Tarzan glanced downward.
The monk pointed downward at Ludgate Hill.
Like rowing upstream against a strong downward current
Binkie swung head downward for a moment without speaking.
Still the Ghost pointed downward to the grave by which it stood.
For answer, she let the tears on her lids overflow and run slowly downward.
'Let me get on my considering cap, sir,' replied that gentleman, turning the open book face downward.
Why dost leave the war?' And downward ceased he not to fall amain As far as Minos, who lays hold on all.
Instantly the earth opened, and there appeared a flight of marble steps leading downward into the earth.
He felt a hopping sensation, then a long, sickening downward swoop that seemed to leave his stomach far behind.