Downwards Meaning in English
word
ˈdaʊnwɝdz
DOWN-werdz
dˈaʊnwədz
DOWN-wuhdz
Definition
In or toward a lower place, position, or level.
Usage & Nuances
'Downwards' is a formal or neutral adverb, often used with verbs like 'move', 'look', or 'slide'. Synonymous with 'down', but slightly more formal. Not used before nouns; use 'downward' as an adjective (e.g., 'downward trend').
Spanish: hacia abajoPortuguese (BR): para baixoPortuguese (PT): para baixoChinese (Simplified): 向下Chinese (Traditional): 向下Hindi: नीचे की ओरArabic: إلى الأسفلBengali: নিচের দিকে - নিম্নমুখীRussian: внизJapanese: 下向きにVietnamese: xuống dướiKorean: 아래로Turkish: aşağıya - aşağı doğruUrdu: نیچے کی طرفIndonesian: ke bawah
Example Sentences
The ball rolled downwards the hill.
basic
Please look downwards to see the answer.
basic
The elevator only goes downwards from this floor.
basic
Her gaze shifted downwards as she thought about her mistake.
natural
Rain began to pour downwards from the dark clouds.
natural
Sales numbers have been trending downwards all year.
natural