earthward
/ˈɜrθwərd/
adverb
- Toward the Earth; in the direction of the ground.
- Leaves from the tall oak tree floated earthward in the autumn breeze.
- The parachutist drifted earthward, gently guided by the wind.
- The meteor streaked earthward before burning up in the atmosphere.
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adjective
- Directed or moving toward the Earth.
- The spacecraft began its earthward journey after a successful mission.
- The earthward pull of gravity keeps everything on the ground.
- Scientists tracked the earthward path of the asteroid.