outwards

/ˈaʊtwədz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaʊtwərdz/ (ame, ipa)

outwards — adverb

1. in a direction that leads from inside a place, or from the middle of something,

1.副詞B1
釋義

in a direction that leads from inside a place, or from the middle of something, toward its edge or the open space beyond.

例句

Kabir pushed the heavy gate outwards so the delivery van could enter the courtyard.

verb of motion + outwards (directional)

The ripples spread outwards across the pond after Mateo tossed in a small stone.

subject + spread + outwards

同義詞
  • outward

    American-leaning spelling of the same adverb; identical meaning.

  • outside

    more common in everyday speech for direction toward the exterior, especially of buildings.

反義詞
  • inwards

    toward the inside or center — the opposite direction.

用法筆記

Mainly British; American English usually drops the final s and uses 'outward'. Always describes direction, not position — for position on the outside, use 'outside' or 'on the outside'.

常見錯誤

❌The house faces outwards the sea.
✅The house faces outwards onto the sea.
💡'outwards' is followed by 'onto/from/toward', not a bare noun.
❌He stayed outwards of the building.
✅He stayed outside the building.
💡'outwards' is directional, not locational; use 'outside' for position.