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downwards

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnwədz/

The English word “downwards” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
  2. Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.

adjective

  1. Downward.

Etymology

From down + -wards.

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