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outward vs outwards

outwards vs outward

outward is an adjective but outwards is not an adjective.

outward and outwards both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outward No Yes No Yes
outwards No No No Yes
As adverbs, outward and outwards are synonyms defined as:
  • outward and outwards: toward the outside
outward (adjective) outwards (adjective)
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
that is going out or leaving
outward (adverb) outwards (adverb)
toward the outside toward the outside
Difference between outward and outwards

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