downward

/ˈdaʊnwərd/
adverb
  1. Toward a lower position or level.
    • Temperatures will move downward as the cold front arrives.
    • She looked downward to avoid eye contact.
    • The bird glided downward to catch the fish.
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adjective
  1. Moving or leading toward a lower place, position, or amount.
    • There has been a downward trend in sales this quarter.
    • He took a downward step off the curb.
    • The downward slope of the roof made it easy for snow to slide off.
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