homeward

[ˈhoʊmwərd]

homeward Definition

• 1. going towards home
• 2. directed towards or relating to a person's home or family

Using homeward: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homeward" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We began our homeward journey at sunset.

• Example

  The sailors were homeward bound after months at sea.

• Example

  She felt a sense of relief as she turned homeward.

• Example

  The homeward flight was uneventful.

homeward Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homeward

• towards home
• in the direction of home
• returning home

Phrases with homeward

• homeward bound

  on the way home

  Example

  After a long trip, we were finally homeward bound.

• homeward journey

  a journey towards home

  Example

  The homeward journey was long and tiring.

• homeward stretch

  the final part of a journey towards home

  Example

  We were exhausted but relieved to be on the homeward stretch.

Origins of homeward

from 'home' + '-ward'

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Summary: homeward in Brief

'Homeward' [ˈhoʊmwərd] is an adverb that describes going towards home or being directed towards a person's home or family. It can be used in phrases like 'homeward bound,' meaning on the way home, and 'homeward journey,' referring to a journey towards home. An example sentence is 'The sailors were homeward bound after months at sea.'