seaward

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in the direction of the sea

   The sailor looked seaward.

2. 2
   adj

   directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast

   From the hill, I took a seaward course.

3. 3
   adj

   Being in or facing towards the sea.

   Near-synonyms: oceanward, oceanwards.

4. 4
   adv

   In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.

   Near-synonyms: oceanward, oceanwards.

From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -ward.

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