downwards

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung oder Ausrichtung von einer höheren zu einer niedrigeren Position, Ebene oder Richtung bezeichnet. Es wird verwendet, um eine Abwärtsbewegung oder nach unten gerichtete Orientierung auszudrücken.

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to indicate movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point. In British English, 'downwards' is more common, while in American English, 'downward' is often preferred as both an adjective and adverb.

1. Spatial directionA2formal

   From a higher to a lower position or level in space.

   Nach unten

   • The bird flew downwards towards the ground.
   • He looked downwards from the top of the mountain.
   • The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

   Synonymedowndownward

   Antonymeupwards

2. Metaphorical declineB2formal

   From a higher to a lower level in terms of quantity, quality, or status.

   Verschlechterung

   • The company's profits have been trending downwards for months.
   • Her health has been moving downwards since the accident.
   • The economy is spiraling downwards into a recession.

   Synonymedowndownhilldownward

   Antonymeupwards