위에서 아래쪽으로, 또는 더 낮은 수준이나 상태를 향하여.
Towards a lower place, point, or level.
예문:
"The waterfall cascades downward into a crystal clear pool."
"Please keep your gaze downward while walking on the rocky path."
아래쪽으로 향하거나 기울어져 내려가는.
Moving, pointing, or leading toward a lower place or position.
예문:
"The plane began its slow downward descent toward the runway."
"The downward slope of the hill makes it perfect for sledding."
수량, 가치, 가격 등이 점차 하락하거나 수치가 줄어드는.
Decreasing in amount, value, or quality; showing a decline.
예문:
"Economists are concerned about the consistent downward trend in consumer spending."
"There is significant downward pressure on oil prices due to oversupply."
조직이나 체계의 상층부에서 하층부로 향하여.
From a higher level to a lower level in a hierarchy or social set.
예문:
"In this company, communication flows downward from management to staff."
"The new safety protocols must be applied from the director downward."
과거의 특정 시점부터 그 이후 시대로 이어지는.
From a particular time in the past through succeeding periods.
예문:
"The legal precedent has been followed from the eighteenth century downward."