Synonyms for

Downwards

Verb / ˈdaʊnwɜ:dz / Another word for downwards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving or pointing towards a lower position or level.

Synonyms & similar words

upward upwardly downward down up downwardly upwards below under beneath inferior low bottomward descendant inferiorly netherward southward

Synonyms by register

Formal

descendingly below

Informal

down low

Literary

netherward adown

Antonyms

upwards up above aloft skyward high

Common collocations

  • moving downwards
  • fall downwards
  • point downwards
  • look downwards
  • head downwards
  • drift downwards
  • press downwards

Word family

noun down
verb down
adjective down
adverb down

Usage note

Often used to describe direction of movement or position. Can also be used figuratively, for example, 'sales are moving downwards'.

Example sentences

  1. The bird flew downwards to land on the branch.
  2. The water flowed downwards towards the river.
  3. The sun sets downwards in the west.
  4. She stared downwards at her feet.
  5. The temperature drops downwards in winter.

Quotes

  • The only way to go from here is downwards. - Vin Diesel
  • I think if you go downwards in life, you'll regret it. - Jay Kay
  • I'm not afraid of heights. I'm afraid of falling downwards and ruining my makeup. - Anonymous

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