Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downwards
adverb
/ˈdaʊn.wədz/
Definition
In a direction towards the ground or a lower place.
Examples
- The bird soared upwards before diving downwards to catch its prey.
- As the elevator descended downwards, I felt a rush of anticipation.
- She looked downwards to see her reflection in the pool.
Meaning
The term ‘downwards’ describes the movement or orientation towards a lower position, either physically (like moving down a staircase) or metaphorically (like one’s mood declining).
Synonyms
- down
- downhill
- beneath
