Suchen
downward
Example
The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.
She took a downward step into the basement.
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abwärts, nach unten
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
Example
She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
Sie spürte die abwärts gerichtete Pull der Schwerkraft, als sie die Treppe hinunter ging.
The downward slope of the hill made hiking difficult.
Die abwärts geneigte Hügelfläche erschwerte das Wandern.
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abnehmend, rückläufig
showing a decline in a particular condition or measurement
Example
The company reported a downward trend in profits this quarter.
The stock market experienced a downward movement after the announcement.
downward
01
nach unten, abwärts
toward a lower level or position
Dialect
American
American
Example
The bird spiraled downward through the open sky.
After the explosion, debris rained downward onto the street.
02
nach unten, abwärts
from a higher to a lower condition
Example
The company 's profits have been moving downward for the past year.
Her health declined downward after the surgery.
03
nach unten, abwärts
used to indicate movement or influence that extends to lower levels or ranks within a hierarchy or structure
Example
The company ’s new benefits plan will apply downward, from top executives to entry-level employees.
The change in policy will impact all levels of staff, from the managers downward.
