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downwards

 

[ ˈdaʊnwərdz ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

direction

Moving or pointing towards a lower place or position. In a downward direction.

Synonyms

down, southwards, towards the bottom

Examples of usage

  • The ball rolled downwards the hill.
  • She looked downwards and saw her shoe untied.
Context #2 | Adjective

position

Situated or moving from a higher to a lower position. Descending.

Synonyms

descending, falling, lowering

Examples of usage

  • The downwards movement of the elevator was smooth.
  • He felt a downwards pressure on his shoulders.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A movement or direction that is towards a lower place or position.

Synonyms

decline, descent, drop

Examples of usage

  • The graph showed a downwards trend in sales.
  • The downwards slope of the mountain was steep.

Translations

Translations of the word "downwards" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para baixo

🇮🇳 नीचे की ओर

🇩🇪 abwärts

🇮🇩 ke bawah

🇺🇦 вниз

🇵🇱 w dół

🇯🇵 下方へ

🇫🇷 vers le bas

🇪🇸 hacia abajo

🇹🇷 aşağıya doğru

🇰🇷 아래로

🇸🇦 إلى الأسفل

🇨🇿 dolů

🇸🇰 nadol

🇨🇳 向下

🇸🇮 navzdol

🇮🇸 niður

🇰🇿 төмен

🇬🇪 ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 aşağı

🇲🇽 hacia abajo

Etymology

The word 'downwards' is a combination of 'down' and 'ward', with the suffix '-s' added to indicate the direction. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the movement or position towards a lower place. The concept of moving downwards has been essential in various fields such as physics, mathematics, and everyday language.

See also: down, downcast, downsize, downsizing, downstairs, downward, downy.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,751 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.