downwards
gb/dˈaʊnwɚdz/ us/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
A2
Engelsk
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adverb
A2
relation
1
toward a lower position
moving to a lower place
Brugsmønster:
[something] moves/falls/slides downwards
Typisk fejl:
Don’t use *downwards* as an adjective before a noun (use *downward* or *down*).
Synonymer
down (More common and shorter in everyday speech.)
|
downward (Often used in more formal or technical writing; also an adjective.)
Antonymer
upwards (Toward a higher position.)
|
up (More common everyday opposite.)
Ordforbindelser
fall downwards
|move downwards
|slide downwards
|flow downwards
|sink downwards
|drop downwards
|drift downwards
|pull downwards
|push downwards
|travel downwards
Temaer
space
|movement
|daily_life
Eksempler
- The elevator suddenly jerked downwards.
- Rainwater flows downwards into the drain.
- The kite dipped downwards and then rose again.
Læringseksempler
- The ball rolled downwards.
- She walked downwards to the river.
adverb
B1
relation
2
facing toward the ground
toward the ground; not up
Brugsmønster:
point/tilt/angle/look downwards
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use *downwards* where *down* is more natural (e.g., 'look down' is more common than 'look downwards').
Synonymer
down (More idiomatic in many verb phrases (look down, point down).)
Antonymer
upwards (Directed toward the sky or top.)
Ordforbindelser
look downwards
|stare downwards
|glance downwards
|point downwards
|tilt downwards
|angle downwards
|face downwards
|direct downwards
|bend downwards
|hang downwards
Temaer
space
|body_language
|instructions
Eksempler
- Point the flashlight downwards so you don’t shine it in anyone’s eyes.
- He kept his head downwards, avoiding eye contact.
- The camera is angled slightly downwards.
Læringseksempler
- Look downwards at your feet.
adverb
B1
process
3
becoming lower or less
decreasing; going lower
Brugsmønster:
[level/price/temperature] moves/trends downwards
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse the adverb *downwards* with the adjective *downward* (e.g., 'a downward trend').
Synonymer
down (More common in speech (prices are down).)
|
downward (Often used in more formal reporting.)
Antonymer
upwards (Increasing; going higher.)
|
up (More common everyday opposite.)
Ordforbindelser
trend downwards
|move downwards
|go downwards
|shift downwards
|revised downwards
|adjusted downwards
|pressure downwards
|drift downwards
|spiral downwards
|slide downwards
Temaer
numbers
|business
|weather
Eksempler
- House prices have been moving downwards for months.
- The temperature is heading downwards tonight.
- They revised the forecast downwards after the new data came in.
Læringseksempler
- The price is going downwards.
adverb
B2
relation
4
including smaller numbers or ages
and smaller/younger than that
Brugsmønster:
[number/age/amount] downwards
Typisk fejl:
This use is common in British English; American English often prefers 'and under' or 'and below'.
Synonymer
and under (Very common alternative (especially AmE) with ages/limits.)
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and below (Common in measurements and levels.)
Antonymer
upwards (That number and all higher/older ones.)
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and over (Common opposite with ages/limits.)
Ordforbindelser
ages 12 downwards
|from 16 downwards
|sizes 8 downwards
|children 10 downwards
|prices $50 downwards
|weights 5 kg downwards
|students 18 downwards
Temaer
numbers
|shopping
|education
Eksempler
- The activity is suitable for children aged 8 downwards.
- This size is available in 40 and downwards.
- The offer applies to purchases of $100 downwards.
Læringseksempler
- It is for ages 12 downwards.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
5
from a time onward
from that time until later
Brugsmønster:
from [time/period] downwards
Typisk fejl:
This is much less common than 'from ... onwards' and can sound unnatural in everyday conversation.
Synonymer
onwards (More common and natural in modern usage ('from 2010 onwards').)
Antonymer
backwards (In the opposite direction in time or order.)
Ordforbindelser
from the 1990s downwards
|from the 18th century downwards
|from the early 2000s downwards
|from 2010 downwards
Temaer
time
|history
|writing
Eksempler
- From the 1950s downwards, the area changed rapidly.
- The exhibition traces design from the 1920s downwards.
- Records from 2005 downwards are stored digitally.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
downwards
IPA
GB/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
US/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
Stavelser og tryk
down - wards (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (down)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: downwards
- Plural: downwardses
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