downward
Pronunciation: [ˈdaʊnwərd]
Word
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?
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