downwards
Translation
downward, down
Examples
The path slopes gently downwards.
The path slopes gently downward.
Prices have been moving downwards.
Prices have been moving downward.
Grammar Patterns
verb + downward towards a lower place or level He looked downward at his shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: down, downward; Antonyms: upwards, up
Etymology
From 'down' + the adverbial suffix '-wards'.
Memory Tips
This form with an 's' is more common in British English. In American English, the adverb is usually 'downward' (without the 's').