downwards

adverb B2

Meaning

The adverb "downwards" refers to a direction that moves from a higher position to a lower one, often used to describe physical movement or trends in data.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "downwards" with "downward," as both forms are correct but "downwards" is more commonly used in British English.

Example Sentences

Are the prices going downwards this month ?
The rain started falling downwards very quickly during the storm .
The temperature dropped downwards during the cold winter night .

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