English Explanatory Dictionary

downwards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
  2. Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.
adj
  1. Downward.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaʊnwədz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-downwards.wav /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

Word forms

downwards more downwards most downwards

Etymology

From down + -wards.

Synonyms

downward down

Antonyms

upwards up
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