Downward and Dropping

Downward

Downward adjective - Directed down.

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

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Dropping

Dropping adjective - Coming down freely under the influence of gravity.

Downward and dropping are semantically related. You can use "Downward" instead an adjective "Dropping".

Nearby Words: drop, dropped, dropper
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