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Downwards

Downwards adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
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Synonyms for Downwards

Downward is a synonym for downwards. In some cases you can use "Downward" instead an adverb "Downwards".

Nearby Words: downside, downward, downwardly

Downward

Downward adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Usage example: prices plunged downward

Downwards is a synonym for downward in earthward topic. You can use "Downwards" instead the word "Downward" as an adverb or an adjective. popular alternative

Nearby Words: downside, downwards, downwardly
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