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- [out-werd]
- /ˈaʊt wərd/
- /ˈaʊt.wədz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-werd]
- /ˈaʊt wərd/
Definitions of outwards word
- adjective 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. 1
- adjective outwards 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 outwards belonging or pertaining to external actions or appearances, as opposed to inner feelings, mental states, etc.: an outward show of grief. 1
- adjective outwards that lies toward the outside; that is on the outer side; exterior: an outward court. 1
- adjective outwards of or relating to the outside, outer surface, or exterior: to make repairs on the outward walls of a house. 1
- adjective outwards pertaining to the outside of the body; external. 1
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Origin of outwards
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 Outwards
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outwards 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.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
outwards usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outwards
adverb outwards
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- 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.
- 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.
Top questions with outwards
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