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

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; = downwards…

downwards; easily, readily (cf. senses 3 4).

In a downward direction, to a downward position; towards a lower level, downwards.