downward
word
Definition
Moving or directed toward a lower place or position; can also describe a trend that is decreasing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective or adverb. Common phrases: 'downward trend', 'move downward'. More formal than 'down', especially for abstract uses like statistics or economics. 'Downward' is not used for physical commands (say 'go down', not 'go downward').
Spanish: hacia abajo - descendentePortuguese (BR): para baixo - descendentePortuguese (PT): para baixo - descendenteChinese (Simplified): 向下 - 下降的Chinese (Traditional): 向下 - 下降的Hindi: नीचे की ओरArabic: إلى الأسفل - تنازليBengali: নিম্নমুখী - নিচের দিকেRussian: вниз - нисходящийJapanese: 下向き - 下方へのVietnamese: hướng xuống - đi xuốngKorean: 하향 - 아래쪽으로Turkish: aşağıya doğru - düşüşteUrdu: نیچے کی طرف - زوال پذیرIndonesian: ke bawah - menurun
Example Sentences
The ball rolled downward the hill.
basic
There is a downward trend in prices this year.
basic
She looked downward from the balcony.
basic
The company experienced a downward spiral after the scandal.
natural
You should push the lever downward to start the machine.
natural
After the announcement, morale at the office took a sharp downward turn.
natural