Earthward

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Towards or in the direction of the Earth.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of earthward. alt-of
Adverb
  1. 1
    Towards or in the direction of the Earth.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of earthward. alt-of

Synonyms

All synonyms
clockwisecounterclockwisedownearthwardshomewardleeward

Etymology

From Middle English ertheward, erþewarde, equivalent to earth + -ward.

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