downwards
Britishadverb
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from a higher to a lower place, level, etc
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from an earlier time or source to a later
from the Tudors downwards
Example Sentences
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"We have also reassessed the structural changes in the German economy and, in particular, revised our forecast for industrial growth downwards," Wollmershaeuser said.
From Barron's
His russet beard was a bird’s nest tangle; one cheek was pulled downwards by an ugly scar, and whatever had bitten him had taken off one ear.
From Literature
The department said it anticipated that the number of women travelling from Northern Ireland to England and Wales would "continue to trend downwards with services and access information available locally".
From BBC
"The music on Styles' new album is muted, subtle and pleasant – but from the title downwards, he has a real problem with words," said the paper's chief music critic, Alexis Petridis.
From BBC
He said in-built satnavs tended to be lower down the dashboard in the centre of the car, so people "might take their eyes off the road and look downwards" which could be "highly distracting".
From BBC
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