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English adjective: seaward

1. seaward (of winds) coming from the land


SamplesOffshore winds.


Synonymsoffshore


Antonymsinshore, onshore, shoreward, seaward

2. seaward (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


SamplesAn inshore breeze.
An onshore gale.
Sheltered from seaward winds.


Synonymsinshore, onshore, shoreward


Antonymsoffshore, seaward

3. seaward directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast


SamplesFrom the hill he took a seaward course.
On the seaward side of the road.


Similarcoastal


Antonymsinland


English noun: seaward

1. seaward the direction toward the sea


Broader (hypernym)direction


English adverb: seaward

1. seaward in the direction of the sea


SamplesThe sailor looked seaward.


Synonymsasea, seawards









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