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worldward

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈwɜːldwəd/
  • US: /ˈwɝldwɚd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Situated, directed, moving, or facing towards the world.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In regard to the world.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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3

adv

Meaning 3

Towards the world.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: worldwards

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From world + -ward.