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Homeward Definition & Meaning

homeward
adverb
  1. toward home; "fought his way homeward through the deep snow"
adjective
  1. oriented toward home; "in a homeward direction"; "homeward-bound commuters"

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Frequently asked questions

What does homeward mean?
toward home; "fought his way homeward through the deep snow" oriented toward home; "in a homeward direction"; "homeward-bound commuters"
What part of speech is homeward?
Homeward is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does homeward have?
Homeward has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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