downfield

English

Etymology

From down- +‎ field.

Adjective

downfield (not comparable)

1. Towards the lower part of a field.
2. (sports) Toward the defending team's end of the playing field.
3. (chemistry) Describing an NMR resonance at a higher frequency to that of a reference signal.

Antonyms

• upfield

Adverb

downfield (not comparable)

1. Towards the lower part of a field.

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

Antonyms

• upfield