outward

🇬🇧 UK/'autwәd/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Located on or directed toward the outside; visible or apparent rather than internal.

向外的,外部的;表面上的,外表的

adv.

Toward the outside or away from the centre.

向外,朝外

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
outwardother
=outward

Common Collocations

  • 1.outward appearance外在表现
  • 2.outward sign外在迹象

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The outward appearance of the mansion was magnificent but the interior was neglected.

  • 2.

    Despite an outward sign of confidence, she was feeling nervous inside.

  • 3.

    They sailed outward toward the horizon in search of new trading routes.

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