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Downwards

/ˈdaʊnwədz/

Moving towards a lower position or level

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The stream flows steadily downwards to the valley.

He glanced downwards, avoiding her curious gaze.

The path slopes downwards as it nears the lake.

Derived from Middle English dounward, from Old English dūneweard, with dūn meaning down and weard meaning towards.

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