downwards

Word parts

down + -wards

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdaʊnwədz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

• Audio (UK)

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Preposition

Preposition downwards

1. moving or facing down
   • Synonym: downward

   The company's sales have been following a downwards trend for the last three years.

   Push the button beside the downwards arrow.

Related words

• down
• -wards