The meaning of DOWNWARD is from a higher to a lower place. How to use downward in a sentence.

DOWNWARD definition: 1. moving towards a lower position: 2. mainly US spelling of downwards 3. moving toward a lower…. Learn more.

downward (ˈdaʊnwəd) adj 1. descending from a higher to a lower level, condition, position, etc 2. descending from a beginning

Downward definition: Also downwards. from a higher to a lower place or condition.. See examples of DOWNWARD used in a sentence.

Definition of downward adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you move or look downward, you move or look toward the ground or a lower level. Benedict pointed downward again with his stick.

Also, ˈdown•wards. from a higher to a lower level or condition: The car sank downward in the muddy river. facing down: She was lying face downward in the sand.