downward downward /ˈdaʊnwɝd/

adjective

1. () Extending or moving from a higher to a lower place  ( down , downward )
   extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
    The down staircase
   the down staircase
    The downward course of the stream
   the downward course of the stream
   
2. () On or toward a surface regarded as a base  ( downward )
   on or toward a surface regarded as a base
    He lay face downward
   he lay face downward
    The downward pull of gravity
   the downward pull of gravity
   

adverb

1. () Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position  ( downwardly , downwards , downward , down )
   spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
    Don't fall down
   don't fall down
    Rode the lift up and skied down
   rode the lift up and skied down
    Prices plunged downward
   prices plunged downward