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NORTHWARD
northbound, northward
(adjective) moving toward the north; “the northbound lane”; “we took the north train”; “the northward flow of traffic”
north, northerly, northwards, northward
(adverb) in a northern direction; “they earn more up north”; “Let’s go north!”
north, due north, northward
(noun) the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
northward (uncountable)
The direction or area lying to the north of a place.
Adjective
northward (comparative more northward, superlative most northward)
Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
Adverb
northward (comparative more northward, superlative most northward)
Towards the north; in a northerly direction.
Source: Wiktionary
North"ward, a. Etym: [AS. noredhweard.]
Definition: Toward the north; nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
North"ward, North"wards, adv.
Definition: Toward the north, or toward a point nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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