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downward
01
moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.
02
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
Examples
She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
03
showing a decline in a particular condition or measurement
Examples
The company reported a downward trend in profits this quarter.
downward
01
toward a lower level or position
Dialect
American
AmericanGrammatical Information
Examples
The bird spiraled downward through the open sky.
02
from a higher to a lower condition
Examples
The company 's profits have been moving downward for the past year.
03
used to indicate movement or influence that extends to lower levels or ranks within a hierarchy or structure
Examples
The company ’s new benefits plan will apply downward, from top executives to entry-level employees.
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