What is the difference between Outward and Outwards?




What is the difference between Outward and Outwards? :


Outward : (adjective)

( 1 ) (Of journey) going out or away from

He has lost on the outward journey.


( 2 ) Of or on the outside

Do not be deceived by the outward appearance of the things.

To all outward appearances, the child seems very happy.


( 3 ) In or relating to or one’s expressions or actions

She gives no outward signs of sadness she must feel.

An outward show of confidence concealed his nervousness.



Outwards : (adverb)

( 1 ) Towards the outside

The two ends of the wire must be bent outwards.


( 2 ) Away from home or from the point from which one started

The train is traveling outwards from Chennai.











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