Synonyms of downward

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adjective

as in bowed

directed down

fishermen keep watch for the downward plunge of seabirds diving for food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bowed
• lowered
• down
• downcast

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upward
• lifted
• elevated
• uplifted
• raised

downward

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adverb

variants or downwards

as in down

toward or in a lower position

at this point the river flows gently downward to the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• down
• below
• over
• low
• downhill
• downgrade
• facedown
• downstairs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upward
• up
• upwards
• upwardly
• aloft