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downward Definition

down·ward (-wərd)

adverb, adjective

  1. toward a lower place, position, state, etc.
  2. from an earlier to a later time

Etymology: ME dounward < OE aduneweard: see down & -ward

downward Related Forms

down·wardly adverb

downward Synonyms

downward

modif.

earthward, descending, downwards; see down 1.

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