Downward
Example: The value moves downward under certain conditions
Definition
"Downward" is an adverb describing movement or direction from a higher to a lower position or level. It indicates a decline or descent, often used to express something moving lower, decreasing, or falling under specific conditions.
Etymology
The word "downward" combines "down," from Old English "dūn," meaning 'from a higher to a lower place,' with the suffix "-ward," which means 'in the direction of.' Together, "downward" literally means 'in the direction of down.' Did you know that the suffix "-ward" often helps form adverbs indicating direction?
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"Downward" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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