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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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omlaag, naar beneden
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
Example
She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
Ze voelde de naar beneden trek van de zwaartekracht terwijl ze de trap afdaalde.
The downward slope of the hill made hiking difficult.
De helling van de heuvel naar beneden maakte het hiken moeilijk.
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dalend, afnemend
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
Example
The leaves fell downward from the tree branches in the autumn breeze.
The airplane began its descent, moving downward toward the landing strip.
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naar beneden, afwaarts
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.
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omlaag, naar beneden
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.
