downwind
Downwind (adv) means In the direction the wind is blowing toward. Example: “Stand downwind of the campfire so the smoke blows away from you.”
How to use downwind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn the direction that the wind is carrying things — the opposite of upwind.
Word forms
further downwind comparative, farther downwind comparative, more downwind comparative, farthest downwind superlative, furthest downwind superlative, most downwind superlative
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Stand _____ of the campfire so the smoke blows away from you.
Etymology
From down- + wind.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “downwind” mean?
The word “downwind” means in the direction the wind is blowing toward. In plain terms, in the direction that the wind is carrying things — the opposite of upwind.
How do you pronounce “downwind”?
“Downwind” is pronounced down-WIHND (/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “downwind” in a sentence?
Here is “downwind” used in a sentence: “Stand downwind of the campfire so the smoke blows away from you.”
What is another word for “downwind”?
Words with a similar meaning to “downwind” include leeward.
What is the opposite of “downwind”?
The opposite of “downwind” — its antonyms — are upwind and windward.
What part of speech is “downwind”?
“Downwind” is an adverb.