overward

/ˈoʊvəwɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a direction or movement towards the opposite side or direction of something.

“The team headed overward to escape the floodwaters.”

2. verb

to move or turn in the opposite direction or way.

“The ship overwarded in the storm, trying to avoid the rocks.”

Synonyms

  • contrary
  • opposite

Antonyms

  • adjacent
  • adjacently