offward

adverb

off·​ward
ˈȯfwə(r)d also ˈäf-
variants or less commonly offwards
-dz
: off or away from something as to direction or position
specifically : off or away from the shore
the deck was canting offward

Word History

Etymology

off entry 1 + -ward, -wards

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“Offward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offward. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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