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downward

down·ward

downward

 
 
pronunciation:
daUn wrd
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: toward a lower place, state, condition, or the like.
antonyms:
upward
similar words:
down
definition 2: to a subsequent time.
Their beliefs passed downward to the next generation.
similar words:
down
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: moving or directed toward a lower state or place.
antonyms:
upward
similar words:
down
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)downward gently, sharply, slightly, slowly, steadily, straight, upward
(adj.)downward + adverb backward, outward, sideways
(adj.)downward + noun adjustment, angle, arc, curve, cycle, departure, direction, dog, dollar, drift, estimate, flight, flow, force, gaze, gravity, lip, mobility, momentum, motion, movement, path, plunge, pressure, price, pull, ramp, revision, shift, slash, slide, slope, smile, spiral, stock, stroke, swing, tilt, trajectory, trend, turn, wage, wing [See all][See only the most frequent]
derivations: downwardly (adv.), downwardness (n.)