Downwind and Windward

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Downwind adverb - Away from the wind.

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Windward is a synonym for downwind. In some cases you can use "Windward" instead the word "Downwind" as an adverb or a noun or an adjective.

Windward adverb - Away from the wind.

Usage example: they were sailing windward

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Downwind is a synonym for windward. You can use "Downwind" instead the word "Windward" as an adverb or an adjective.

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