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- pronunciation:
- daUn
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- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
toward a lower place or condition.
The ball rolled downward into the creek.- antonyms:
- upward
- similar words:
- down
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
moving or headed toward a lower place or condition.
We climbed to the top of a hill then followed a downward path to the end of the trail.Her grades are showing a downward trend.- antonyms:
- upward
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| related words: |
downcast |
| derivations: |
downwardly (adv.), downwardness (n.) |
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