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Downwards

From a higher place to a lower; in a descending course; as, to tend, move, roll, look, or take root, downward or downwards.

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Synonym 2

Down 92% connected

Fine, soft, hairy outgrowth from the skin or surface of animals or plants, not matted and fleecy like wool

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Downward 92% connected

Alt. of Downwards

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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Upwards 94% connected

In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin; -- opposed to downward; as, to tend or roll upwa…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Upwards 94% connected

In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin; -- opposed to downward; as, to tend or roll upwa…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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