Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsiːwədz/
KK: /ˈsiːwərdz/
Definition
In the direction of the sea.
Example
The boat sailed seawards as the sun began to set.
Conversation

Did you see the boat heading seawards this morning?

Yeah, I noticed it while I was walking my dog.

I wonder if they caught anything nice out there seawards.

I hope so! Fishing seems so relaxing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
landward
inland
terrestrial
Root Explanation
Seawards → It is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning the large body of saltwater) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "seawards" means in the direction of the sea.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'sea' and remember that 'seawards' means moving in the direction of the sea.
Visually Confused Words
stemwards
sidewards
selfwards
rearwards
nosewards
elsewards
uswards
steward