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outward

/ˈaʊt.wɚd/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Outward means: that is going out or leaving.

Synonyms for outward8

adjective, as in that is going out or leaving

outbound, outward-bound, departing, outgoing

adjective, as in relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

adverb, as in toward the outside

outwards

Opposites of outward

What does outward mean?3

adjective

1

that is going out or leaving“the departing train”

2

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind“a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections”

adverb

1

toward the outside“move the needle further outward!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Outward in a sentence

  • Those who look outward dream, but those who look inward awaken.mikekchar
  • The door jambs prevent you from opening it outward, into the hallway.Auride
  • Despite this outward success, all is not as well as it seems.unknown
  • One cannot judge people only by their outward appearances.Swift
  • A ghost is an outward and visible sign of an inward fear.carlosalberto
  • Don't judge a person by their outward appearance.Tom9358
  • The universe is still growing outward in every direction.Hybrid
  • Sami's body had no outward sign of visible trauma.OsoHombre

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.