Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Moving or directed from a higher place to a lower one.
Downwards
/ˈdaʊnwədz/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The stream flows steadily downwards to the valley.
He glanced downwards, avoiding her curious gaze.
The path slopes downwards as it nears the lake.
Etymology:
The word downwards originates from Middle English, formed by combining down with the suffix -wards, which indicates direction. The word down is derived from Old English dūne, an adverb form of dūn, meaning hill.
Usage Statistics:
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