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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ · UK /ˈdaʊnwəd/
downward means: Toward a lower position, rank, amount, or value.
adverb
TOWARD LOWER LEVELSB1
Toward a lower position, rank, amount, or value.
- The arrow points downward.
- House prices moved downward last month.
- She looked downward as she climbed the steps.
adjective
DIRECTED DOWNB2
Moving, pointing, or sloping toward a lower position or value.
- The path has a downward slope.
- Sales showed a downward trend this year.
- He gave the rope a sharp downward pull.
preposition
FACING DOWNB2
Moving or facing toward a lower position.
- The sign was facing downward.
- Keep the blade pointing downward.
- We watched the lift moving downward.
Questions about downward
What does downward mean?
Toward a lower position, rank, amount, or value.
What is downward in other languages?
Türkçe: aşağı · Español: hacia abajo · Français: vers le bas · Deutsch: abwärts · Italiano: verso il basso · 日本語: 下へ
How do you pronounce downward?
In American English /ˈdaʊnwɚd/; in British English /ˈdaʊnwəd/.
How do you use downward in a sentence?
The arrow points downward. House prices moved downward last month.
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