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Downwind

/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/

In the same direction as the wind is blowing

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📖 Definitions of "Downwind"

adverb

1
In the same direction as the wind is blowing
2
(+ from) positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind
3
In the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

🔄 Synonyms of "Downwind"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
windwardnoun	Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
leeward	Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
with the wind	in the direction the wind is blowing
leenoun	A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.

↔️ Antonyms of "Downwind"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
upwindverb	in the direction from which the wind is blowing
leeward	Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
into the wind	in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
against the wind	in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Downwind"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
windwardnoun	Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
leewardnoun	Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
leenoun	A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.
with the wind	in the direction the wind is blowing
upwindverb	in the direction from which the wind is blowing
windynoun	Accompanied by wind.
windnoun	(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
upstreamverb	In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
downstreamverb	Toward the lower part of a stream; with the current (of a river, brook, or other flow of fluid).
downrivernoun	Travelling in the direction of the river current.
breezenoun	A light, gentle wind.
alee	On the lee side of a ship, to the leeward side (vs aweather)
belownoun	In or to a lower place.
tailwindnoun	(nautical, physics) A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.; a following wind.
ventnoun	An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.
backingnoun	Support, especially financial.
say-sonoun	(informal) Authority, as backing some statement, injunction, or command.
approvalnoun	An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
distal	(anatomy, geology) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.
endorsementnoun	The act or quality of endorsing