homeward
Translation
homeward, towards home
Examples
The birds were flying homeward.
The birds were flying homeward.
We began our homeward journey at dawn.
We began our homeward journey at dawn.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) homeward to move towards home The birds were flying homeward.
homeward ((noun)) directed towards home We began our homeward journey at dawn.
Similar Words
Antonyms: outward
Etymology
From 'home' + the suffix '-ward', which indicates direction. Literally 'in the direction of home'.
Memory Tips
The '-ward' suffix always means 'in the direction of'. Think of 'forward', 'backward', or 'upward'.