downward

English

/ˈdaʊnwɚd/, /ˈdaʊnwəd/

adv
Definitions
  • Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
  • At a lower level.
  • southward

Etymology

Suffix from English down (from a higher position to a lower one, hill).

Origin

English

down

Gloss

from a higher position to a lower one, hill

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

丘, 岡, 阜

Emoji

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