downward

adverb · adjectiveB1

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Trạng từ

adverb

1.
(not comparable)Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
His position in society moved ever downward.
The natural disasters put downward pressure on the creditworthiness of the nation’s insurance groups.
2.
(not comparable)At a lower level.
3.
(not comparable)Southward.

Tính từ

adjective

1.
(not comparable)Moving, sloping or oriented down.
He spoke with a downward glance.
2.
(not comparable)Located at a lower level.
1793, Thomas Taylor (translator), The Phædo in The Cratylus, Phædo, Parmenides and Timæus of Plato, London: Benjamin and John White, p. 235, […] often revolving itself under the earth, [the river] flows into the more downward parts of Tartarus.

Từ liên quan

Đồng nghĩa

down downwardsdown, downwards

Trái nghĩa

upupwardsup, upwards

Cùng gốc / liên quan

downwardlydownwardnessnondownward

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