float downwards/downward
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To move in a downward direction through the air or a liquid without propulsion.
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- The autumn leaves began to float downwards from the tall oak tree.
- Dust particles could be seen floating downward through the beam of sunlight.
- The feather started to float downwards in the still air.
- Snowflakes were floating downward outside the window.
- The balloon slowly began to float downwards as it lost helium.
- Ash from the volcano continued to float downward for hours.
- The parachute helped him float downwards safely to the ground.
- Seeds from the dandelion floated downward on the gentle breeze.
- The paper airplane began to float downwards after reaching its peak.
- Bubbles in the lava lamp float downward when they cool.