down
ward
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moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space
- The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.
- She took a downward step into the basement.
- The waterfall cascaded in a downward direction from the cliff.
- His downward glance revealed his disappointment.
Synonyms:
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facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
- She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
- The downward slope of the hill made hiking difficult.
- The downward trajectory of the ball indicated a drop in speed.
- The downward direction of the arrow on the sign pointed to the basement.
- The downward sweep of the waterfall created a misty veil.
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showing a decline in a particular condition or measurement
- The company reported a downward trend in profits this quarter.
- The stock market experienced a downward movement after the announcement.
- The economy is facing a downward spiral due to the global recession.
- The housing market has experienced a steady downward movement over the past few months.