Downward - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈdaʊnwərd|  American pronunciation of the word downward
Brit.  |ˈdaʊnwəd|  British pronunciation of the word downward

adverb

- spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position (syn: down, downwards)
prices plunged downward

adjective

- extending or moving from a higher to a lower place (syn: down)
the downward course of the stream
- on or toward a surface regarded as a base
he lay face downward
the downward pull of gravity

Extra examples

The mountain streams flow downward to the lake.

Mud covered his pants from the knees downward.

Sales continued their downward trend.

Share prices continued their downward trend.

She was caught in a downward spiral of drink and drugs.

Stand with your arms at your sides and your hands pointing downward.

Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward.

The stock market is spiraling downward.

He was looking downward with the scrutiny of curiosity.

The company is in a downward spiral.

From then on, our fortunes took a downward turn.

As more mud was deposited on top, the downward pressure increased.

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