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downward

Pronunciation: [ˈdaʊnwərd]

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Learn how to use downward in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(adverb) when something moves from a higher place to a lower place. If you think about a bird flying down from a tree or a ball rolling down a hill, those are examples of moving downward.

Example

The bird flew downward gracefully from the branch.

Example

The balloon didn't move downward; it floated up into the sky.

Example

Where did the water flow downward after the rain?

Context: “position”

(adjective) describing something that is related to a lower position or level. If you look at a staircase, the downward steps lead to the ground floor.

Example

We took the downward path that led us to the river.

Example

The upward path was much steeper than the downward one.

Example

Which way does the elevator move when it goes downward?

How to pronounce downward

Pronunciation: [ˈdaʊnwərd]

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