downward

[ˈdaʊnwərd]

downward Definition

  • 1moving or pointing towards a lower position or level
  • 2tending to worsen or deteriorate

Using downward: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "downward" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The plane began its downward descent.

  • Example

    The company's profits have been on a downward trend for the past year.

  • Example

    The economy is experiencing a downward spiral.

  • Example

    The graph shows a downward slope.

downward Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with downward

  • to regard someone or something with contempt or disdain

    Example

    She looked downward on people who didn't share her political views.

  • to decline or deteriorate

    Example

    The company's reputation went downward after the scandal.

  • to move in a direction towards a lower position or level

    Example

    The elevator moved downward to the basement.

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Summary: downward in Brief

'Downward' [ˈdaʊnwərd] describes movement or direction towards a lower position or level, as in 'The plane began its downward descent.' It can also refer to a negative trend or deterioration, such as 'The company's profits have been on a downward trend for the past year.' The phrase 'look downward on' means to regard someone or something with contempt, while 'go downward' refers to a decline or deterioration.