English Explanatory Dictionary

earthward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Towards or in the direction of the Earth.
adv
  1. Towards or in the direction of the Earth.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of earthward.
adv
  1. Alternative letter-case form of earthward.

Word forms

earthward more earthward most earthward

Etymology

From Middle English ertheward, erþewarde, equivalent to earth + -ward.

Synonyms

earthwards

Related words

earthbound

Derived words

earthwardly
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