Outward
adjective
Moving away from a center or particular point.
The outward flight of the bird.
Often appears as...
- outward journey
- outward movement
adjective
Seen by others, not related to what you might feel on the inside.
He maintains an outward appearance of calm.
Often appears as...
- outward calm
- outward behavior
adverb
Towards the outside.
The windows face outward.
Often appears as...
- face outward
- turn outward
adjective
Moving away from a center or particular point.
The outward flight of the bird.
Often appears as...
- outward journey
- outward movement
adjective
Seen by others, not related to what you might feel on the inside.
He maintains an outward appearance of calm.
Often appears as...
- outward calm
- outward behavior
adverb
Towards the outside.
The windows face outward.
Often appears as...
- face outward
- turn outward
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical movement
Refers to something moving from the inside towards a less central point.
The smoke drifted outward from the chimney.
Pro Tip 2/3Expansion
Indicates growth or increase in size, spreading from a point.
The city's boundaries moved outward rapidly.
Pro Tip 3/3Revealing truth
Implies revealing or showing something that starts from within.
His blush was the outward sign of his embarrassment.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical movement
Refers to something moving from the inside towards a less central point.
The smoke drifted outward from the chimney.
Pro Tip 2/3Expansion
Indicates growth or increase in size, spreading from a point.
The city's boundaries moved outward rapidly.
Pro Tip 3/3Revealing truth
Implies revealing or showing something that starts from within.
His blush was the outward sign of his embarrassment.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical movement
Refers to something moving from the inside towards a less central point.
The smoke drifted outward from the chimney.
Pro Tip 2/3Expansion
Indicates growth or increase in size, spreading from a point.
The city's boundaries moved outward rapidly.
Pro Tip 3/3Revealing truth
Implies revealing or showing something that starts from within.
His blush was the outward sign of his embarrassment.
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Tim Urban: Inside the...
He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination, they're not contained; they just extend outward forever. And it's this long-term kind of procrastination that's much less visible and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately.
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Why do we see illusions?...
All of these objects flow outwards and they leave trails, or blur lines, on your retina. They're activating mini-neurons all in a row. So, this is a version of what happens in real life and this another version of what happens in real life all the time. In fact, cartoonists know about this.
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The science of skin...
and increasingly lighter pheomelanin-rich skin shades fanning outwards as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
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Which country does the...
that would encourage not just politicians but also businesses and general populations, all of us, to start to think a little more outwardly, to think in a bigger picture, not always to look inwards, sometimes to look outwards. And this is where I discovered
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How Did the 'Unsinkable'...
owner thought having 64 lifeboats enough for everyone on board would make the ship look too cluttered this emphasis on elegance didn't stop with Titanic's outward appearance inside when top-notch luxuries the grand staircase running the height of six days
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What causes dandruff,...
It also makes the skin cells proliferate to repair the damaged barrier. Usually, our skin’s outer surface, or epidermis, completely renews itself every two to three weeks, Epidermal cells divide, move outwards, die, and form the skin’s tough outer layer,
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Could human civilization...
build replicas of themselves, launch those to the nearest planets, and continue the cycle. The result is the creation of millions of probes spreading outwards into the universe like a drop of ink in a fishbowl.
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Should we be looking for...
sentience, character, or intentions of the first form of life we discover. So it's a risk to turn our eyes outwards. We risk our very way of life. But it may be a greater risk not to look,
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How to talk about weight...
important area to think about next always think about health not appearance this isn't a euphemism the outward appearance of excess weight gain is a red herring obesity is a health issue
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
their young horns pointing outwards the Wolves need a bison to break rank
Video examples
Tim Urban: Inside the...
He has nothing to wake up for, so the effects of procrastination, they're not contained; they just extend outward forever. And it's this long-term kind of procrastination that's much less visible and much less talked about than the funnier, short-term deadline-based kind. It's usually suffered quietly and privately.
Video examples
Why do we see illusions?...
All of these objects flow outwards and they leave trails, or blur lines, on your retina. They're activating mini-neurons all in a row. So, this is a version of what happens in real life and this another version of what happens in real life all the time. In fact, cartoonists know about this.
Video examples
The science of skin...
and increasingly lighter pheomelanin-rich skin shades fanning outwards as the sunshine dwindles. Therefore, skin color is little more than an adaptive trait for living on a rock that orbits the Sun. It may absorb light, but it certainly does not reflect character.
Video examples
Which country does the...
that would encourage not just politicians but also businesses and general populations, all of us, to start to think a little more outwardly, to think in a bigger picture, not always to look inwards, sometimes to look outwards. And this is where I discovered
Video examples
How Did the 'Unsinkable'...
owner thought having 64 lifeboats enough for everyone on board would make the ship look too cluttered this emphasis on elegance didn't stop with Titanic's outward appearance inside when top-notch luxuries the grand staircase running the height of six days
Video examples
What causes dandruff,...
It also makes the skin cells proliferate to repair the damaged barrier. Usually, our skin’s outer surface, or epidermis, completely renews itself every two to three weeks, Epidermal cells divide, move outwards, die, and form the skin’s tough outer layer,
Video examples
Could human civilization...
build replicas of themselves, launch those to the nearest planets, and continue the cycle. The result is the creation of millions of probes spreading outwards into the universe like a drop of ink in a fishbowl.
Video examples
Should we be looking for...
sentience, character, or intentions of the first form of life we discover. So it's a risk to turn our eyes outwards. We risk our very way of life. But it may be a greater risk not to look,
Video examples
How to talk about weight...
important area to think about next always think about health not appearance this isn't a euphemism the outward appearance of excess weight gain is a red herring obesity is a health issue
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
their young horns pointing outwards the Wolves need a bison to break rank
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Gong Li
Chinese Actress
For me, the beauty of a person is a matter of the whole package. You have to look at the whole thing, not just a matter of outward appearance or whatever. It has to do with one's character, personality, upbringing and so on.
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Harsha Bhogle
Indian Journalist
For its health, cricket needs to look outward to the sharpest minds, to people who sustain and nurture brands and often take hard but necessary decisions. Cricket cannot be bound by cricketing minds alone.
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Frances McDormand
American Actress
My father was a minister, and it was more my mother that had the responsibility of making sure the family put out an outward of appearance of living what he was preaching. She was the PR.
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Henry Sy
Chinese Businessman
Outwardly, I may look quiet, but deep inside, I'm full of this sense of challenge. I'm always striving to work harder, to improve by learning, to do better and keep dreaming.
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Hilary Swank
American Actress
It's how you look at beauty. Is it only an outward appearance with hair and makeup and a hot body, or is it something deeper than that?
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.
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Goldlink
American Rapper
Outwardly seeing how your music effects culture and everyday life, is amazing.
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Kenneth L. Pike
American Sociologist
Courage to continue comes from deeper sources than outward results.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
I've never been an outward rebel, but inside, I just rebel deeply.
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Helena Blavatsky
Russian Author
The Universe is worked and guided from within outwards.
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Gong Li
Chinese Actress
For me, the beauty of a person is a matter of the whole package. You have to look at the whole thing, not just a matter of outward appearance or whatever. It has to do with one's character, personality, upbringing and so on.
Quote examples
Harsha Bhogle
Indian Journalist
For its health, cricket needs to look outward to the sharpest minds, to people who sustain and nurture brands and often take hard but necessary decisions. Cricket cannot be bound by cricketing minds alone.
Quote examples
Frances McDormand
American Actress
My father was a minister, and it was more my mother that had the responsibility of making sure the family put out an outward of appearance of living what he was preaching. She was the PR.
Quote examples
Henry Sy
Chinese Businessman
Outwardly, I may look quiet, but deep inside, I'm full of this sense of challenge. I'm always striving to work harder, to improve by learning, to do better and keep dreaming.
Quote examples
Hilary Swank
American Actress
It's how you look at beauty. Is it only an outward appearance with hair and makeup and a hot body, or is it something deeper than that?
Quote examples
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.
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Goldlink
American Rapper
Outwardly seeing how your music effects culture and everyday life, is amazing.
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Kenneth L. Pike
American Sociologist
Courage to continue comes from deeper sources than outward results.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
I've never been an outward rebel, but inside, I just rebel deeply.
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Helena Blavatsky
Russian Author
The Universe is worked and guided from within outwards.
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