English dictionary



Info: This web site is based on WordNet 3.0 from Princeton University.

English adjective: windward

1. windward on the side exposed to the wind


SamplesThe windward islands.


Similarupwind, weather


Antonymsleeward


English noun: windward

1. windward the direction from which the wind is coming


Broader (hypernym)direction


Narrower (hyponym)to windward, weather side, weatherboard, windward side


Antonymsleeward

2. windward (location) the side of something that is toward the wind


Broader (hypernym)face, side


Antonymslee side, leeward, lee


English adverb: windward

1. windward away from the wind


SamplesThey were sailing windward.


Synonymsdownwind


Antonymsleeward, upwind









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk