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seaward

sea·ward

UK/ˈsiːwəd/ US/ˈsiwəɹd/ uncommon
adjective (2) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land

  • “an inshore breeze”
  • “an onshore gale”
  • “seaward winds”
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2.

directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast

  • “from the hill he took a seaward course”
  • “on the seaward side of the road”
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adverb

1.

in the direction of the sea

  • “the sailor looked seaward”
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Origin

From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -ward.

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