landwards

land·ward

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [land-werd]
- /ˈlænd wərd/
- /ˈlændwədz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [land-werd]
- /ˈlænd wərd/

Definitions of landwards word

adverb landwards Also, landwards. toward the land or interior. 1
adjective landwards lying, facing, or tending toward the land or away from the coast. 1
adjective landwards being in the direction of the land: a landward breeze. 1
noun landwards Towards land. Opposite of seawards. 1
adverb landwards towards land 0

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Origin of landwards

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at land, -ward

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Parts of speech for Landwards

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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landwards popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for landwards

adverb landwards

ashore — Someone or something that comes ashore comes from the sea onto the shore.
inland — pertaining to or situated in the interior part of a country or region: inland cities.
inward — toward the inside, interior, or center, as of a place, space, or body.
in — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.

All 4 Synonyms of landwards