adv B2 Upper-Intermediate

homeward

HOHM-wuhd

Homeward (adv) means In the direction of home. Example: “They began the long journey homeward at dusk.”

adv

In the direction of home.

"They began the long journey homeward at dusk."

adj

Directed or heading towards home.

"The ship set off on its homeward voyage."

How to use homeward

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHeading towards home.

Common pairings

homeward bound homeward journey

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They began the long journey _____ at dusk.

From Old English hāmweard, from home plus the directional suffix -ward.

Origin: Old English

homewards

reward steward

What does “homeward” mean?

The word “homeward” means in the direction of home. In plain terms, heading towards home.

How do you pronounce “homeward”?

“Homeward” is pronounced HOHM-wuhd (/ˈhoʊmwɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “homeward” in a sentence?

Here is “homeward” used in a sentence: “They began the long journey homeward at dusk.”

What part of speech is “homeward”?

Depending on how it is used, “homeward” can be an adverb and an adjective.

Where does the word “homeward” come from?

The word “homeward” comes from Old English. From Old English hāmweard, from home plus the directional suffix -ward.

How many meanings does “homeward” have?

“Homeward” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the direction of home.

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