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Outwards

Definition:

Adverb: away from a point or place towards the outside; toward the exterior.

Adjective: relating to the motion or direction towards the outer side or surface.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adverb:
• 1. Moving out; extending or projecting outward.

Example sentence: She opened the door and stepped outwards into the fresh air.

• 2. In an outward manner; away from the center.

Example sentence: The spiral staircase winds outwards from the ground floor to the top.

2. Adjective: only used attributively
• 1. Directed or moving toward the outside; proceeding in an outward direction.

Example sentence: The outwards force of the explosion shattered the windows of the building.

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