outwards

Meaning

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

Synonyms

outward

outside

outwardly

out

foreign

out of

outstrip

surpass

above

forereach

dominance

exceed

external

Translations

al di fuori

auswärts

aus

von

nach außen

εξωτερικά

προς τα έξω

vers l’extérieur

fuori casa

verso l’esterno

buitenwaarts

ex

para fora

hacia fuera

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈaʊtwɚdz/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: outwardes

Inherited from Old English: ūtweardes

Cognate with German: auswärts

In summary

From Middle English outwardes, from Old English ūtweardes; equivalent to outward + -s or out + -wards. Cognate with German auswärts.