Back and Downward

Back

Back adverb - Toward the opposite direction.
Usage example: turned back for one last comment

Downward and back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downward" instead an adverb "Back".

Downward

Downward adverb - Toward or in a lower position.

Back and downward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back" instead an adverb "Downward".

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Both words in one sentence

  • Annoying Arrows Later, fired downward from the back of a diving ikran, they have enough velocity and the right angle to penetrate.
  • Film / Superman: The Movie However, viewers will notice Superman matches her downward velocity and doesn't just jerk her back up.
  • The table's downward momentum vanishes on contact with Vince's back, and it harmlessly falls to the floor.
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