downwards

/ ˈdaʊnwədz /

adverb

1. from a higher to a lower place, level, etc
2. from an earlier time or source to a later

   from the Tudors downwards

Example Sentences

Every one of us, for or against, should be revising that probability downwards.

From The Daily Beast

First-quarter earnings were revised downwards by $459 million.

From The Daily Beast

Most Americans assume that leadership in the country comes from the Presidency downwards.

From The Daily Beast

But a few years ago, her health took a critical turn downwards.

From The Daily Beast

Yet Obama's approval rating has been sliding downwards, most precipitously among voters aged 18 to 29.

From The Daily Beast

His strong hands lay palm downwards on the arms of his chair, pressing them hard.

From Project Gutenberg

The unsupported pump-rods fell downwards, setting in upward motion the column of water in the plunger-pole pumps.

From Project Gutenberg

But “saloon” licences are a large source of revenue to the municipality, the cost being from $1,200 gold downwards per annum.

From Project Gutenberg

Dummy's cards are dealt face downwards, and the dealer declares without seeing them.

From Project Gutenberg

Sogrange ordered an immense dinner, but spent most of his time gazing downwards.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• descending