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Downwards

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

Nearby Words: downside, downward, downwardly

Downhill

Downhill adjective - Involving minimal difficulty or effort.

Downwards and downhill are semantically related. You can use "Downwards" instead the word "Downhill" as an adverb or an adjective.
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