 outward |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind | |
| Examples: | "a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections" |
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| Related terms: | inward outer external superficial outwardness | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] toward the outside | |
| Synonyms: | outwards | |
| Examples: | "move the needle further outward!" |
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| Related terms: | inward | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] that is going out or leaving | |
| Synonyms: | departing outward-bound outbound | |
| Examples: | "the departing train" "an outward journey" "outward-bound ships" |
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| Related terms: | outgoing | |
| Similar spelling: |
outwards outwardly |
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