downward (Meaning)
downward (s)
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
on or toward a surface regarded as a base
downward (r)
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
downward (adv.)
Alt. of Downwards
downward (a.)
Moving or extending from a higher to a lower place; tending toward the earth or its center, or toward a lower level; declivous.
Descending from a head, origin, or source; as, a downward line of descent.
Tending to a lower condition or state; depressed; dejected; as, downward thoughts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of downward
downward Sentence Examples
- The bird flew downward towards the lake to catch a fish.
- The temperature took a downward turn as the sun began to set.
- The stock market experienced a sharp downward trend, causing investors to panic.
- The elevator suddenly jerked downward, causing the passengers inside to scream.
- The hiker slipped and tumbled downward on the rocky trail.
- The branch of the tree bent downward under the weight of the snow.
- The water in the waterfall cascaded downward into the pool below.
- The rocket blasted off, leaving a trail of smoke downward.
- The skier gracefully glided downward on the powdery slopes of the mountain.
- The injured bird fluttered downward from its nest, landing softly on the grass below.
FAQs About the word downward
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place, on or toward a surface regarded as a base, spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or pos
bowed, lowered, down,downcast,
lifted, upward,upward, lifted,elevated, elevated, raised, uplifted, raised,uplifted
The bird flew downward towards the lake to catch a fish.
The temperature took a downward turn as the sun began to set.
The stock market experienced a sharp downward trend, causing investors to panic.
The elevator suddenly jerked downward, causing the passengers inside to scream.
