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BNC: 8499 COCA: 8257

downward
1 downward (chiefly US) /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adverb
or chiefly British downwards /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
1 downward (chiefly US)
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
adverb
or chiefly British downwards /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
Learner's definition of DOWNWARD
1 
: from a higher place or level to a lower place or level下行地；下降地
2 
: toward the ground, floor, etc. : not up向下；向地面
3 
: toward people with less power, money, etc.向下级；向下层
4 
: to a smaller amount : to a lower number数量减少地
2 downward /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adjective
2 downward
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
adjective
Learner's definition of DOWNWARD
always used before a noun
1 
: moving or going from a higher place or level to a lower place or level下行的；下降的
2 
: moving or going toward the ground, floor, etc.向下的；向地面的
3 
: changing to a smaller amount or lower number数量减少的
BNC: 8499 COCA: 8257

downward

1 of 2

adverb

down·​ward ˈdau̇n-wərd How to pronounce downward (audio)
variants or downwards
ˈdau̇n-wərdz How to pronounce downward (audio)
1
a
: from a higher to a lower place
b
: toward a direction that is the opposite of up
2
: from a higher to a lower condition
3
a
: from an earlier time
b
: from an ancestor or predecessor

downward

2 of 2

adjective

1
: moving or extending downward
2
: descending from a head, origin, or source
downwardly adverb
downwardness noun

Synonyms

Adverb

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adverb The mountain streams flow downward to the lake. Mud covered his pants from the knees downward. Adjective Sales continued their downward trend. the downward revision of an estimate
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
In recent months, other companies have revised their guidance downward. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 In pivotal Senate races, Democratic candidates have largely outpolled their opponents, and while the House is a stronger playing field for Republicans, forecasters have revised downward the number of seats the GOP could likely pick up. Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 According to a report from the US Department of Labor, 232,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending August 27, a drop of 5,000 from the previous week's level, which was revised downward by 6,000 claims. CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 The near-term earnings outlook for the pharmaceutical industry was revised downward by a major credit ratings agency, thanks to expiring patents on several best-selling medicines and slower sales of Covid-19 vaccines and therapies. Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 July 2022 The media investment and analysis firm Magna, meanwhile, revised its 2022 advertising outlook downward on June 14, from 12 percent to 9.2 percent, citing the broader economy. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 That figure has since been revised downward to $47.3 billion. Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that number has been revised downward to 2.9 percent. Grayson Quay, The Week, 8 June 2022 The only category that the USDA revised downward was fresh vegetables. Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2022
Adjective
Moreover, recent downward pressure on some prices could become more pronounced. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Saudi Arabia is also sending a signal to the Biden administration that the kingdom is prepared to take steps, like cutting production, that might preempt the downward pressure on oil prices from a nuclear deal with Iran. Stanley Reed, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 This is likely to further slow home sales and put downward pressure on prices. Anna Bahney, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 If buyers aren't found, those homes could put downward pressure on Boise home prices. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022 There’s downward pressure on wages to keep the cost of care relatively affordable for parents. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Aug. 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices. Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 That would mean higher unemployment, rising layoffs and further downward pressure on stock prices. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 27 July 2022 Though crude oil prices remain high by historical standards, the price per barrel is falling under $100, which will put downward pressure on prices at the pump. oregonlive, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of downward was in the 12th century

Phrases Containing downward
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