adv
downwards
DOWN-wuhdz
adv
1
Toward a lower place or position; downward.
"Turn the arrow downwards to open the menu."
How to Use Downwards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame meaning as "downward" — mainly a British spelling preference for the adverb.
UK vs US
British English favours "downwards" as the adverb; American English generally uses "downward" for both adjective and adverb.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more downwards comparative, most downwards superlative
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Turn the arrow _____ to open the menu.