homeward

/ˈhoʊmwərd/
/ˈhʌʊmwəd/
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Definitions of homeward
  1. adverb
    toward home
    “fought his way homeward through the deep snow”
    synonyms: homewards
  2. adjective
    oriented toward home
    “in a homeward direction”
    “homeward-bound commuters”
    synonyms: homeward-bound
    orientated, oriented
    adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
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