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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