The Opposite(Antonym) of “headward”
The antonyms of headward are downstream and outward. The antonym downstream refers to the direction in which a river or stream flows, while outward refers to the direction away from the center or inside of something.
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Definitions and Examples of downstream, outward
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In the direction in which a river or stream flows.
Example
The fisherman cast his line downstream to catch some trout.
Towards the outside; away from the center or inside of something.
Example
The petals of the flower opened outward to reveal its beautiful colors.
Key Differences: downstream vs outward
- 1Downstream is a relational antonym that describes the direction in which a river or stream flows.
- 2Outward is a complementary antonym that describes the direction away from the center or inside of something.
Effective Usage of downstream, outward
- 1Geography: Use downstream to describe the direction in which a river or stream flows.
- 2Spatial Relations: Use outward to describe the direction away from the center or inside of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of headward are downstream and outward. Use downstream to describe the direction in which a river or stream flows, and use outward to describe the direction away from the center or inside of something.
