English Explanatory Dictionary

northward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The direction or area lying to the north of a place.
adj
  1. Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
adv
  1. Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ /ˈnɔːθwəd/ En-us-northward.ogg

Word forms

northward more northward most northward

Etymology

From north + -ward.

Derived words

northward equinox northwardly northwards
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