Looking for the meaning of the word EARTHWARD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EARTHWARD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Earthward
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːθwəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
towards the ground or the earth
Short Definition:towards ground or earth
Examples:- we can watch the parachute as it drifts earthward
- the branches bend earthwards, heavy with fruit
Variant Forms:
- earthwards
Word: Earthward
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːθwəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
directed or going towards the ground or the earth
Short Definition:directed towards ground or earth
Examples:- the bird's earthward plummet
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