Downward and Downcast

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Downward adjective - Directed down.

Usage example: at that age where the downward pull of gravity on the body is obvious

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Downcast and downward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downcast" instead an adjective "Downward".

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Downcast adjective - Directed down.

Usage example: her downcast gaze made us realize that she was shy

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Downward and downcast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downward" instead an adjective "Downcast".

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