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out·ward [ ówtwərd ] CORE MEANING: a grammatical word indicating that something is outside or on or toward the exterior of something, or relates to the exterior of something
  A coconut shell is rough and hairy on the outward side. |
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1. adjective visible: clearly observable
She gave no outward indication that she was upset.
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2. adjective relating to physical body: relating to the physical body rather than the mind or spirit
His outward appearance reflected his inner turmoil.
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3. adjective apparent: apparent or superficial
can't judge by outward appearances
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4. adjective outbound: heading away from a place
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5. adverb toward outside: toward the outside and away from the inside or middle
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6. noun material world: the reality of the external world
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