downward
Translation
downward, descending
Examples
The company is on a downward trend.
The company is on a downward trend.
He gave a downward glance.
He gave a downward glance.
Grammar Patterns
a downward + noun moving towards a lower level or position The graph shows a downward trend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: descending, declining; Antonyms: upward, ascending
Etymology
From 'down' plus the directional suffix '-ward'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ward' means 'towards'. In US English, 'downward' can be both an adjective and an adverb.