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downward
01
moving or pointing towards a lower position, direction, or level
02
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
downward
01
in, at, or pointing toward a lower level or position
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used to say that something applies to all levels within a group or hierarchy, from the highest down to the lowest
downward
adj
downwardly
adv
downwardly
adv
Example
The downward trajectory of the ball indicated a drop in speed.
The downward sweep of the waterfall created a misty veil.
Economic analysts are observing a downward trend in consumer spending this quarter.
The downward direction of the arrow on the sign pointed to the basement.
She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
