earthward (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: ˈɜːrθwərd

Definition

Moving or directed toward the ground or the planet Earth.

Examples

• The satellite adjusted its trajectory, pointing its sensors earthward to monitor climate changes.

• Gravity pulls every falling object earthward with increasing speed.

• The weary traveler looked earthward, exhausted by the long climb.

Synonyms of earthward

Words with a similar meaning to earthward:

• down
• downward
• descending
• terrene

Antonyms of earthward

Words with the opposite meaning to earthward:

• skyward
• upward

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