To a lower place or position; downward, down; towards the earth. Frequently with verbs of motion, often those signifying descent, as fall, sink, kneel…

Downwards.

With main force, mightily; sheer or straight down.

Designating the lower or bottom part (section, component, segment, etc.) of a person or thing. Also figurative.

Down, downwards.

Downwards; to the bottom. Now rare.

In a descending direction; to or in a lower place or position; towards the ground. Contrasted with up (see up, adv.1, up, adv.2).

In a descending direction; down. Also: to a lower state or condition. Cf. downward, adv.

With reference to physical movement or extent: towards a lower place or position; with a descending motion; in a descending direction; = downward…

With reference to position, direction, or location: so as to be pointed or directed towards the ground; facing the ground; in a lower part or…

Down the slope of a hill; on a downward gradient.

With reference to direction: to or towards a lower place, point, or level; downwards; towards the ground. Now archaic and rare.

Scottish. In a downward course or direction; downwards. Cf. upwith, adv. Now rare.

On or towards the lower side or surface; downwards, downhill. In early use also: down on one side.

= down, adv., down, prep.