Meaning of homeward in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊmwərd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    homeward

    Definitions

    1. oriented toward home

    Examples

    • « in a homeward direction »
    • « homeward-bound commuters »

    Synonyms

  2. Adverb

    homeward

    Etymology

    Old English hāmweard(see home, -ward)

    Definitions

    1. toward home

    Examples

    • « fought his way homeward through the deep snow »

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