downward.
Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
Meaning & usage
Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
His position in society moved ever downward.
Prices have drifted downward in recent weeks.
At a lower level.
Southward.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English down Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English downward From down + -ward.
Moving, sloping or oriented down.
He spoke with a downward glance.
Located at a lower level.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English down Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English downward From down + -ward.
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