Downward

usgb/ˈdaʊnwərd/
adverb

In a direction from higher to lower.

The path went downward towards the valley
Visual representation of "downward" - In a direction from higher to lower

Often appears as...

  • move downward
  • look downward
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Spatial Imagery

Visualize moving from high to low places when using 'downward'.

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The eagle circled downward before landing.
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Direction Clarity

'Downward' clarifies the direction of motion in physical space.

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The water flowed downward through the drain.
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Not Vertical

'Downward' can describe slanted or angled directions, not just vertical ones.

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The hillside path leads downward to the lake.
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