downwards

English

/ˈdaʊnwədz/, /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

adv
Definitions
  • Towards a lower place; towards what is below.
  • Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.

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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