Downward
Downward adverb - Toward or in a lower position.
Usage example: at this point the river flows gently downward to the sea
Downstairs and downward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downstairs" instead an adverb "Downward". popular alternative
Downstairs
Downstairs adverb - On a floor below.
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Synonyms for Downstairs
Downward and downstairs are semantically related. You can use "Downward" instead an adverb "Downstairs". popular alternative
Nearby Word: downstair
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