CEFR B1

downward

adverb, adjective

Meaning

Moving or tending toward a lower level, position, or state.

Examples

The elevator began its downward journey to the basement.
He felt a downward pull on the fishing line.

Synonyms: lower, descending, declining, falling

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downward (B1)

adverb, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnwərd/

Definition

Moving or tending toward a lower level, position, or state.

Examples

The elevator began its downward journey to the basement.
He felt a downward pull on the fishing line.
The company's profits have been on a downward path since last year.

How to Use downward

downward trend (collocation): A continuous movement towards lower values or a worse state. — "The stock market showed a clear downward trend."
downward spiral (collocation): A situation that gets progressively worse in a cycle. — "His debt led to a downward spiral of financial problems."
downward movement (collocation): The act of moving to a lower position. — "The downward movement of the elevator was smooth."

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