outward

Meanings

• Adjective, Adverb

  Moving or directed outwards or to the outside.

  - "The outward appearance of the building is impressive."
  - "The outward journey of the explorers was long and arduous."

• Adjective

  Expressing or revealing feelings or thoughts openly.

  - "She gave an outward show of being happy, but inside she was sad."
  - "The outward signs of his love for her were evident."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaʊt.wɚd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

outwards

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outward
ward , yard , heard , herd , absurd , nurd

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Variants

List of all variants of outward that leads to same result
outward , outwards , outward-bound , outward looking , by all appearances , by all outward appearances , to all appearances , to all outward appearances , to/by all (outward) appearances

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English utweard, from ut 'out' + weard 'guard'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outward bound' refers to a type of adventure education program focused on personal development and teamwork.

2. In mathematics, the outward normal vector is a vector that points outward from a surface at a given point.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inward: The opposite of outward, referring to the inner aspects of something.

2. Appearance: The way something looks or seems, often focusing on the outward aspects.

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Culture

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Outward has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the contrast between external appearances and inner realities. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'be true, and it cannot be false,' emphasizing the importance of maintaining an outward appearance of virtue.

How to Memorize "outward"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object moving outwards from the center, or picture yourself moving away from the center of a circle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of moving or revealing something from the inside out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'Outward' and a memorable phrase, such as 'Outwardly, Understand, Truth Appears Revealed'.

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