downward
Translation
downward
Examples
He gave the rope a downward pull.
He gave the rope a downward pull.
The company is on a downward spiral.
The company is on a downward spiral.
Grammar Patterns
((downward)) + noun describing something moving or pointing down The downward slope was very steep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: descending, declining; Antonyms: upward, ascending
Etymology
From Old English 'dūne' (down) + '-weard' (direction).
Memory Tips
Think of 'down' plus the suffix '-ward' which indicates direction, like in 'forward'.