Synonyms for downward
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
Toward a lower level, whether in physical space, in a hierarchy, or in amount or value.
His position in society moved ever downward.
Related words
- Word family
- downwardly
- Phrases
- downward dog
- Other spellings
- downwards
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| downward | steady | |
| downwardly | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- down1
- 5 letters
- below2
- 10 letters
- downwardly3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (below2 = 2 syllables).