downward

4 definitions • 5 examples

moving towards a lower position:

I was sinking into the deep snow on the downward slope.

a downward trend

mainly US spelling of

toward a lower position, level, or amount:

The road slopes gently downward for a mile or two.

toward a lower position, level, or amount:

The stock market drifted steadily lower until late afternoon, when it suddenly spiralled downward.

The exchange rate was adjusted downward by 3.7% in September.