Outwards
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊtwɚdz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Outwards is an adverb meaning From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.
Meaning
From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Outwardly; (merely) on the surface.
Example Sentences
Light falling on them is not reflected outwards.
Wo be to you scrybes, and pharises ypocrites, for ye are lyke unto paynted tombes which appere beautyfull outwardes: but are within full off deed mens bones and of all fylthynes.
Synonyms for outwards
Depending on context, synonyms include outward.
Antonyms for outwards
Common opposites include inwards, inward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include externally, outer, outside, exteriorly, out, outwardly.
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