outward
/ˈaʊtwəd/adjective
उच्चारण आउट्वड
बाहरी, ऊपरी; बाहर जाने वाला
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[only before noun]
connected with the way people or things seem to be rather than with what is actually true; going away from a particular place
बाहरी, ऊपरी; बाहर जाने वाला
- outward appearance
- the outward journey
- Despite his calm outward appearance, he was very anxious inside.
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- The outward signs of the illness were hardly visible.
- We took the morning train for the outward journey and returned by bus.
Synonyms external exterior surface apparent superficial
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(also outwards) towards the outside; away from the centre
बाहर की ओर
- The door opens outward.
- The crowd moved outward from the stage as soon as the music stopped.
- The windows open outwards onto a small balcony.
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- Ripples spread outward from the spot where the stone fell.
- The fan pushes warm air outward into the corridor.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
outward + noun (appearance)
As an adjective before a noun, outward means what can be seen from outside, not the true inner feeling.
Noun से पहले विशेषण के रूप में 'outward' का अर्थ वह है जो बाहर से दिखे, भीतर की सच्ची भावना नहीं।
- Her outward calm hid her fear.
- He showed no outward sign of anger.
outward = going away
Outward also means moving away from a place, as in the outward journey. The opposite is homeward or return.
'Outward' का अर्थ किसी स्थान से दूर जाना भी है, जैसे outward journey। इसका विपरीत homeward या return है।
- The outward journey took six hours.
- The train made an outward trip at dawn.
outward / outwards (adverb)
As an adverb, outward or outwards means towards the outside. British English often prefers outwards.
Adverb के रूप में 'outward' या 'outwards' का अर्थ बाहर की ओर है। ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में प्रायः 'outwards' पसंद किया जाता है।
- The door opens outwards.
- The ripples spread outward from the stone.
outward adjective vs. outwardly adverb
The adverb outwardly means as it appears from outside, and is often used before an adjective.
Adverb 'outwardly' का अर्थ बाहर से जैसा दिखता है, और यह प्रायः adjective से पहले आता है।
- He looked outwardly calm, but his hands shook.
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outward + noun
appearancesignshowjourneyflowbound
- Outward appearances can be deceiving.
verb + outwards
spreadopenbendfacemove
- The petals spread outwards in the morning sun.
adjective + outward
onlymerevisibleclearcalm
- He kept a calm outward manner during the interview.
outward + bound
outward boundoutward bound courseoutward tripoutward flight
- The outward flight was delayed by fog.
outward + feeling words
outward calmoutward cheerfulnessoutward confidenceoutward politeness
- She kept up an outward confidence during the exam.
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- Radhika's outward cheerfulness hid her worry about the result.
राधिका की ऊपरी खुशमिज़ाजी ने परिणाम को लेकर उसकी चिंता को छिपा लिया।
- The outward journey from Delhi to Jaipur took five hours.
दिल्ली से जयपुर की जाने वाली यात्रा में पाँच घंटे लगे।
- The bus doors open outward.
बस के दरवाज़े बाहर की ओर खुलते हैं।
- There was no outward sign of damage to the car.
कार को हुए नुकसान का कोई बाहरी संकेत नहीं था।
- The pond ripples spread outward in circles.
तालाब की लहरें गोलों में बाहर की ओर फैलती हैं।
- The outward flight to Kolkata was on time.
कोलकाता जाने वाली उड़ान समय पर थी।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ He is outward calm but nervous inside.
✓ He is outwardly calm but nervous inside.
An adverb, outwardly, is needed to modify the adjective calm.
Adjective 'calm' को modify करने के लिए adverb 'outwardly' चाहिए।
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?Which word?
Keep the -ward words: outward, inward, forward, backward, upward, homeward, wayward (difficult to control).
-ward शब्द याद रखिए: outward, inward, forward, backward, upward, homeward, wayward (नियंत्रण में कठिन)।
§Grammar and usage
Outwards (British) and outward (American) are both used as adverbs.
Outwards (British) और outward (American) दोनों adverb के रूप में प्रयुक्त होते हैं।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
'Appearances are deceptive' (outward appearance may not show the truth).
कहावत 'Appearances are deceptive' (बाहरी रूप सच न दिखाए)।
Outward-looking (open to new ideas).
Collocation 'outward-looking' (नए विचारों के प्रति खुला)।