adv
downward
DOWN-wuhd
adv
1
Moving or pointing toward a lower position, level, or amount.
"The path leads downward toward the valley."
"Prices have been moving downward for months."
adj
1
Sloping, pointing, or heading toward a lower level.
"The stock is on a downward trend."
How to Use Downward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing down, or in the direction of down.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
downward trend
downward spiral
point downward
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Etymology
From down + -ward, a suffix meaning "in the direction of."