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downward

UK
/ˈdaʊn.wəd/
US
/ˈdaʊn.wɚd/
downward facing

Translations

downwardadjective
UK
/ˈdaʊn.wəd/
US
/ˈdaʊn.wɚd/
The downward slope of the hill made it easy to ride the bicycle.
La pente descendante de la colline permettait de faire du vélo facilement.
Additional translations
en baisseS’emploie surtout pour exprimer une diminution de valeur, de niveau ou de quantité.
Synonyms
lowering
descending
declining
sloping
downwardly
Antonyms
upward
downwardadverb
UK
/ˈdaʊnwəd/
US
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
vers le bas
The balloon drifted downward as the air inside cooled.
Le ballon s’est déplacé vers le bas à mesure que l’air à l’intérieur se refroidissait.
Additional translations
à la baisseEmployé surtout pour les tendances, les prix ou les résultats.
Synonyms
underneath
below
beneath
downwards
down
Antonyms
upward

Definitions

downwardadjective
Moving or extending in a direction from a higher to a lower point.
The downward slope of the hill made it easy to ride the bicycle.
Decreasing in amount, value, or quality.
The company is experiencing a downward trend in sales this quarter.
Directed toward a lower position or level.
The downward gaze of the statue gave it a solemn appearance.
downwardadverb
In a direction from a higher to a lower place or position.
The balloon drifted downward as the air inside cooled.
Toward a lower or worse condition or level.
The company's profits have been trending downward for the past year.
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