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seaward

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Seaward (adj) means Positioned towards or facing the sea.

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Positioned towards or facing the sea.
"The landward side of the fort faced more dangerous guns than the seaward side, which only faced what could be put on a ship."
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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea and -ward.

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What is the meaning of seaward?
"seaward" (adj) means positioned towards or facing the sea.
What is another word for seaward?
Other words for "seaward" include offshore.
What is the opposite of seaward?
The opposite of "seaward" is inland.

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