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Meaning of 'outward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Outward [ a.]
- Forming the superficial part; external; exterior; -- opposed to inward; as, an outward garment or layer.
- Of or pertaining to the outer surface or to what is external; manifest; public.
- Foreign; not civil or intestine; as, an outward war.
- Tending to the exterior or outside.
2 . Outward [ adv.]
- Alt. of Outwards
3 . Outward [ n.]
- External form; exterior.

Meaning of 'outward' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . outward [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
Example in sentence:
  • a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections
2 . outward [ r]
Meaning (2):
- toward the outside
Example in sentence:
  • move the needle further outward!
3 . outward [ s]
Meaning (3):
- that is going out or leaving
Example in sentence:
  • an outward journey;
  • outward-bound ships;
  • the departing train

Nearby Words:

out out-herod out-of-door out-of-the-way out-patient outact outagamies outargue outbabble outbade

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