Meaning & Definition of word "Northward"

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    Northward

    /ˈnɔːrθ.wɚd/

    adjective:

    • 1. Situated toward the north.
      • Example: They established their camp in a northward location.

    adverb:

    • 1. In a direction toward the north.
      • Example: The winds will shift and begin to blow northward.
    • 2. Toward the northern part of a region or area.
      • Example: The travelers headed northward in search of cooler climates.
    • 3. Moving or growing toward the north.
      • Example: The sun rose northward as the season changed.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from north + -ward

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    head northward:

    to proceed or travel in the direction of the north

    move northward:

    to change position towards the north

    northward expansion:

    the act or process of extending something towards the north

    Related Words

    north:

    The cardinal direction oriented toward the North Pole.

    northern:

    Located in the north; relating to the north.

    Slang Meanings of northward

    Meaning: Going north

    Example Sentence: We're heading northward for the weekend!