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Meaning of outwards
The primary meaning of the word "outwards" is in the direction away from the inside or centre of something.
Etymology of outwards
The word "outwards" has its roots in Old English "ūtweard", which is a combination of "ūt" meaning "out" and "weard" meaning "ward" or "direction"
Historically, the word has been used to describe movement or direction away from a central point, and its usage has evolved over time to include various contexts and applications
Synonyms
outward
outside
external
exterior
outwardly
externally
exteriorly
extrinsically
outwardness
exteriority
extraneous
abroad
away
forth
outwardbound
externally facing
exteriorly located
outward moving
exterior moving
outward facing
exterior facing
outward looking
exterior looking
outward directed
exterior directed
outward oriented
exterior oriented
outward focused
exterior focused
Definitions
- Moving or directed away from the centre or interior of something
- Extending or moving outward from a central point
- Facing or oriented towards the outside
Usage Examples
- The doors opened outwards to allow more space for the crowd to exit
- The company is expanding outwards into new markets and territories
- The tree's branches grew outwards, providing shade for the surrounding area
Antonyms
inwards
inward
inside
internal
interior
inwardly
internally
intrinsically
in
inwardness
interiority
intrinsic
internally facing
interiorly located
inward moving
interior moving
inward facing
interior facing
inward looking
interior looking
inward directed
interior directed
inward oriented
interior oriented
inward focused
interior focused