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outward

out·ward

UK/aʊtˈwɔːd/ US/aʊtˈwɔɹd/ uncommon obsolete rare
adjective (2) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

  • “a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections”
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2.

that is going out or leaving

  • “the departing train”
  • “an outward journey”
  • “outward-bound ships”
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adverb

1.

toward the outside

  • “move the needle further outward!”
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Origin

From out- + ward.

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