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outward

The correct spelling is outward.

How to pronounce outward

/ˈaʊt.wəd/
adjective

IPA: /ˈaʊt.wəd/

Say it like: Owt-war-d

The correct spelling is outward. Outer; located towards the outside For example: "By all outward indications, he's a normal happy child, but if you talk to him, you will soon realize he has some psychological problems."

Usage Examples

By all outward indications, he's a normal happy child, but if you talk to him, you will soon realize he has some psychological problems.

an outward war

We are outward bound.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Outer; located towards the outside
  2. 2.Visible, noticeable
  3. 3.Tending to the exterior or outside.
  4. 4.Foreign; not civil or intestine.

adverb

  1. 1.Towards the outside; away from the centre.
  2. 2.Outwardly, in outer appearances; publicly.

verb

  1. 1.To ward off; to keep out.

noun

  1. 1.A ward in a detached building connected with a hospital.

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