Downward (adjective)

  1. Towards a lower place or position.
  2. Moving or tending towards a lower place or position.

Origin:

Late middle english: from down- "towards a lower place" + -ward.

Examples:

  1. The skier took a downward path towards the bottom of the slope.
  2. The bird was gliding in a downward direction towards its nest.
  3. The company's stock has been on a downward trend for the past year.
  4. The water level in the lake was steadily decreasing in a downward direction.
  5. The temperature in the room was starting to cool in a downward direction.
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