downwards
gb/dˈaʊnwɚdz/ us/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
A2
Englanti
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adverb
A2
relation
1
toward a lower position
moving to a lower place
Käyttömalli:
[something] moves/falls/slides downwards
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use *downwards* as an adjective before a noun (use *downward* or *down*).
Synonyymit
down (More common and shorter in everyday speech.)
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downward (Often used in more formal or technical writing; also an adjective.)
Antonyymit
upwards (Toward a higher position.)
|
up (More common everyday opposite.)
Kollokaatiot
fall downwards
|move downwards
|slide downwards
|flow downwards
|sink downwards
|drop downwards
|drift downwards
|pull downwards
|push downwards
|travel downwards
Teemat
space
|movement
|daily_life
Esimerkit
- The elevator suddenly jerked downwards.
- Rainwater flows downwards into the drain.
- The kite dipped downwards and then rose again.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The ball rolled downwards.
- She walked downwards to the river.
adverb
B1
relation
2
facing toward the ground
toward the ground; not up
Käyttömalli:
point/tilt/angle/look downwards
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use *downwards* where *down* is more natural (e.g., 'look down' is more common than 'look downwards').
Synonyymit
down (More idiomatic in many verb phrases (look down, point down).)
Antonyymit
upwards (Directed toward the sky or top.)
Kollokaatiot
look downwards
|stare downwards
|glance downwards
|point downwards
|tilt downwards
|angle downwards
|face downwards
|direct downwards
|bend downwards
|hang downwards
Teemat
space
|body_language
|instructions
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Look downwards at your feet.
adverb
B1
process
3
becoming lower or less
decreasing; going lower
Käyttömalli:
[level/price/temperature] moves/trends downwards
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse the adverb *downwards* with the adjective *downward* (e.g., 'a downward trend').
Synonyymit
down (More common in speech (prices are down).)
|
downward (Often used in more formal reporting.)
Antonyymit
upwards (Increasing; going higher.)
|
up (More common everyday opposite.)
Kollokaatiot
trend downwards
|move downwards
|go downwards
|shift downwards
|revised downwards
|adjusted downwards
|pressure downwards
|drift downwards
|spiral downwards
|slide downwards
Teemat
numbers
|business
|weather
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The price is going downwards.
adverb
B2
relation
4
including smaller numbers or ages
and smaller/younger than that
Käyttömalli:
[number/age/amount] downwards
Tyypillinen virhe:
This use is common in British English; American English often prefers 'and under' or 'and below'.
Synonyymit
and under (Very common alternative (especially AmE) with ages/limits.)
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and below (Common in measurements and levels.)
Antonyymit
upwards (That number and all higher/older ones.)
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and over (Common opposite with ages/limits.)
Kollokaatiot
ages 12 downwards
|from 16 downwards
|sizes 8 downwards
|children 10 downwards
|prices $50 downwards
|weights 5 kg downwards
|students 18 downwards
Teemat
numbers
|shopping
|education
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- It is for ages 12 downwards.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
5
from a time onward
from that time until later
Käyttömalli:
from [time/period] downwards
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is much less common than 'from ... onwards' and can sound unnatural in everyday conversation.
Synonyymit
onwards (More common and natural in modern usage ('from 2010 onwards').)
Antonyymit
backwards (In the opposite direction in time or order.)
Kollokaatiot
from the 1990s downwards
|from the 18th century downwards
|from the early 2000s downwards
|from 2010 downwards
Teemat
time
|history
|writing
Esimerkit
- From the 1950s downwards, the area changed rapidly.
- The exhibition traces design from the 1920s downwards.
- Records from 2005 downwards are stored digitally.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
downwards
IPA
GB/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
US/dˈaʊnwɚdz/
Tavut ja painotus
down - wards (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (down)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: downwards
- Plural: downwardses
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