downward

• Beschreibt eine Richtung oder Bewegung zu einer niedrigeren Position, Ebene oder einem niedrigeren Status hin; auch im Sinne von abnehmend oder rückläufig.

Describes a direction or movement towards a lower position, level, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower positionB1formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower place or level.

   Nach unten gerichtet

   • The downward slope of the hill made the walk easier.
   • He made a downward gesture with his hand.
   • The plane began its downward descent towards the airport.

   Synonymedescendingdowndownwardlydownwards

   Antonymeupward

2. Decrease or declineB2formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   Rückläufig

   • The company is experiencing a downward trend in sales.
   • There has been a downward adjustment in prices.
   • The downward spiral of the economy worried investors.

   Synonymedecreasingdiminishingdroppingfallingsinkingworsening

   Antonymeupward

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung oder Ausrichtung von einer höheren zu einer niedrigeren Position, Ebene oder Richtung bezeichnet. Es kann sich auch auf eine Abnahme von Menge, Qualität oder Status beziehen.

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to describe movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point, and can also refer to a decrease in quantity, quality, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower placeA2formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower position or level.

   nach unten

   • The bird flew downward towards the ground.
   • She looked downward to avoid eye contact.
   • The path leads downward into the valley.

   Synonymedowndownwardlydownwards

   Antonymeupward

2. Decrease or declineB1formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   Rückgang

   • The stock market trended downward for the third day.
   • Temperatures are expected to move downward tonight.
   • The company's profits have been trending downward recently.

   Synonymedowndownhilldownwardslower

   Antonymeupward