Meaning & use
Downwind
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In the direction that the wind is blowing toward.
See it in a sentence
The hikers stayed downwind of the campfire smoke.
Predators often approach downwind so their prey can't smell them coming.
A note on using this word
Also functions as an adjective, as in 'a downwind approach.'
Words with an opposite meaning
upwind
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Located in the direction the wind is blowing.
The downwind side of the hill stayed drier.
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