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home·ward  (hmwrd)
adv. & adj.
Toward or at home.

homewards (-wrdz) adv.

homeward
Adjective
going home
Adverb
also homewards
towards home
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.homeward - oriented toward home; "in a homeward direction"; "homeward-bound commuters"
orientated, oriented - adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout"
Adv.1.homeward - toward home; "fought his way homeward through the deep snow"
Translations
homeward [ˈhəumwəd] adj [journey] → de vuelta
homeward [ˈhəumwəd] adj [journey] → du retour
adv = homewards
homeward [ˈhəumwəd] home adj (journey) → Heim-
adv = homewards
homeward [ˈhəumwəd] adj [journey] → di ritorno
advverso casa


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muttered Ahab; then aloud, Thou art a full ship and homeward bound, thou sayest; well, then, call me an empty ship, and outward-bound.
Without attempting to follow her, I sauntered homeward humming a snatch of song with a great deal of fal-de-lal-de-riddle-o in it, for I can never remember words.
This letter will reach England by a merchantman now on its homeward voyage from Archangel; more fortunate than I, who may not see my native land, perhaps, for many years.
 
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