From a higher place to a lower; in a descending course, whether directly toward the center of the earth, or not; as, to tend downward; to move or roll downwards; to look downward; to take root downwards.

In a course or direction from a head, spring, origin or source. Water flows downward toward the sea; we sailed downward on the stream.

In a course of lineal descent from an ancestor, considered as a head; as, to trace successive generations downward from Adam or Abraham.

In the course of falling or descending from elevation or distinction.

Moving or extending from a higher to a lower place, as on a slope or declivity, or in the open air; tending towards the earth or its center; as a downward course; he took his way with downward force.

Declivous; bending; as the downward heaven.

Descending from a head, origin or source.

Tending to a lower condition or state; depressed; dejected; as downward thoughts.