netherward
netherward · more netherward · most netherward
Of or pertaining to the downward or lower part of somethingOf or pertaining to the downward or lower part of something; lower; bottom.
Meaning
2 sensesOf or pertaining to the downward or lower part of something; lower; bottom.
Lowly.
Origin
From Middle English nitherward, from Old English niþerweard (“downward, directed downwardsFrom Middle English nitherward, from Old English niþerweard (“downward, directed downwards, turned downwards”), equivalent to nether + -ward. Cognate with Dutch neerwaarts (“netherward”), German niederwärts (“netherward”).
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Forms
more netherward, most netherward| Comparative | more netherward Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most netherward Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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