Downwards and Descending

Downwards

Downwards adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
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Descending and downwards are semantically related. in earthward topic. In some cases you can use "Descending" instead an adjective "Downwards".

Nearby Words: downside, downward, downwardly

Descending

Descending adjective - Bending downward or forward.

Downwards and descending are semantically related. You can use "Downwards" instead an adjective "Descending".

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