Downward and Rearward

Downward

Downward adverb - Toward or in a lower position.

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

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly

Rearward

Rearward adverb - Toward the rear.

Downward and rearward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downward" instead an adverb "Rearward".

Nearby Words: rear, rearwards
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