downfield

adj, adv — 4 senses

downfield

adj

Etymology From down- + field.

1

Towards the lower part of a field.

2

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Toward the defending team's end of the playing field.

3

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Describing an NMR resonance at a higher frequency to that of a reference signal.

Antonyms: upfield

downfield

adv

Etymology From down- + field.

1

Towards the lower part of a field.

He stole an occasional glance as the mule again worked its way downfield.

Antonyms: upfield

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