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- [out-werd]
- /ˈaʊt wərd/
- /ˈaʊt.wəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-werd]
- /ˈaʊt wərd/
Definitions of outward word
- adjective outward proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage. 1
- adjective outward pertaining to or being what is seen or apparent, as distinguished from the underlying nature, facts, etc.; pertaining to surface qualities only; superficial: outward appearances. 1
- adjective outward belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc.: an outward show of grief. 1
- adjective outward that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior: an outward court. 1
- adjective outward of or relating to the outside, outer surface, or exterior: to make repairs on the outward walls of a house. 1
- adjective outward pertaining to the outside of the body; external. 1
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Origin of outward
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English ūtweard. See out, -ward
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Parts of speech for Outward
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outward popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
outward usage trend in Literature
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adverb outward
- outwards — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- away — If someone or something moves or is moved away from a place, they move or are moved so that they are no longer there. If you are away from a place, you are not in the place where people expect you to be.
- centrifugally — Away from a centre or axis.
adjective outward
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
Antonyms for outward
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