Northward

/ˈnɔːrθ.wɚd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Situated toward the north.

They established their camp in a northward location.

adverb

In a direction toward the north.

The winds will shift and begin to blow northward.

Toward the northern part of a region or area.

The travelers headed northward in search of cooler climates.

Moving or growing toward the north.

The sun rose northward as the season changed.

Middle English, from north + -ward

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

north

The cardinal direction oriented toward the North Pole.

northern

Located in the north; relating to the north.

Going north

We're heading northward for the weekend!