out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd 
out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd
variants
or outwards
1
: toward the outside
2
obsolete
: on the outside : externally
: external form, appearance, or reality
Synonyms
Examples of outward in a Sentence
Adjective
They showed no outward signs of fear, but they must have been afraid.
She was waiting for some outward expression of his love.
To all outward appearances, their marriage was quite normal.
outward symptoms of the disease
The outward migration of people from the city has hurt the city's economy greatly.
He made a slight outward movement with his right hand.
Adverb
The window faces outward toward the street.
Stand with your heels together, toes pointing outward.
air flowing outwards from the lungs
Noun
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Nanda sees the apparent outward suddenness of grokking as the outcome of a gradual internal transition from memorization to generalization, which use two different algorithms inside the neural network.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Zoe’s fashion choices represented her constant search for happiness, outward validation, and career path from an obsessive fashion lover to an affluent designer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
Nanda sees the apparent outward suddenness of grokking as the outcome of a gradual internal transition from memorization to generalization, which use two different algorithms inside the neural network.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outward. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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outward
1 of 2 adjective
out·ward
ˈau̇t-wərd
1
: moving or directed toward the outside or away from a center
an outward flow
2
: showing on the outside
outward signs of fear
outward
2 of 2 adverb
variants
or outwards
: toward the outside
the city stretches outward for miles
fold it outward
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