outwards

English

/ˈaʊtwɚdz/, /ˈaʊtwədz/, /ˈæotwɘdz/

adv

Definitions

From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.
(obsolete) Outwardly; (merely) on the surface.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English outwardes inherited from Old English ūtweardes suffix from English outward.

Origin

English

outward

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

out English
outward English
outwardly English
outwardness English
Auswärtsmannschaft German
aus German
auswärts German
ūtweardes Old English
outward Middle English
outwardes Middle English
ūzwertes Middle High German