English Explanatory Dictionary

outwards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.
  2. Outwardly; (merely) on the surface.

Pronunciation

/ˈaʊtwɚdz/ /ˈaʊtwədz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-outwards.wav /ˈæotwɘdz/

Word forms

outwards more outwards most outwards

Etymology

From Middle English outwardes, from Old English ūtweardes; equivalent to outward + -s or out + -wards. Cognate with German auswärts.

Synonyms

outward

Antonyms

inwards
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