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Fromward (adj) means facing away from something, or unwilling to accept it.

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1
Facing away from something, or unwilling to accept it.
2
Tilted or positioned apart from something, often on its right-hand or far side.
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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English fromward, framward, from Old English framweard ("about to depart, departing, doomed to die; with his back turned", adjective) and framweardes ("away from", adverb), matching from plus -ward. Compare froward.

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What is the meaning of fromward?
"fromward" (adj) means facing away from something, or unwilling to accept it.
What is the opposite of fromward?
Opposites of "fromward" include toward, towards.
What are the different meanings of fromward?
"fromward" has 2 main meanings: 1. Facing away from something, or unwilling to accept it; 2. Tilted or positioned apart from something, often on its right-hand or far side.

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