SKYWARD

heavenward, skyward

(adjective) directed toward heaven or the sky; “the soul in its heavenward flight”

skyward, skywards

(adverb) toward the sky; “look skywards!”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

skyward (not comparable)

At or toward the sky.

Adjective

skyward (not comparable)

Pointing or facing at or moving toward the sky.

Source: Wiktionary


Sky"ward, a. & adv.

Definition: Toward the sky.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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