adv. & adj.
Toward or at the sea.
n.
A seaward place or direction.
seawards sea'wards (-wərdz) adv.
seaward
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
Synonyms: inshore, onshore
Meaning #2:
directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast
The adverb seaward has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
in the direction of the sea
Synonyms: seawards, toward the sea
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