English adjective: seaward | |||
1. | seaward (of winds) coming from the land | ||
Samples | Offshore winds. | ||
Synonyms | offshore | ||
Antonyms | inshore, onshore, shoreward, seaward | ||
2. | seaward (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land | ||
Samples | An inshore breeze. An onshore gale. Sheltered from seaward winds. | ||
Synonyms | inshore, onshore, shoreward | ||
Antonyms | offshore, seaward | ||
3. | seaward directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast | ||
Samples | From the hill he took a seaward course. On the seaward side of the road. | ||
Similar | coastal | ||
Antonyms | inland | ||
English noun: seaward | |||
1. | seaward the direction toward the sea | ||
Broader (hypernym) | direction | ||
English adverb: seaward | |||
1. | seaward in the direction of the sea | ||
Samples | The sailor looked seaward. | ||
Synonyms | asea, seawards | ||