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HOMEWARD-BOUND
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Dictionary entry overview: What does homeward-bound mean?
• HOMEWARD-BOUND (adjective)
The adjective HOMEWARD-BOUND has 1 sense:
1. oriented toward home
Familiarity information: HOMEWARD-BOUND used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Oriented toward home
Synonyms:
homeward; homeward-bound
Context example:
homeward-bound commuters
Similar:
orientated; oriented (adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination)
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