westward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lying toward the west.
  2. Moving or oriented toward the west.
adv
  1. Toward the west.
noun
  1. The western region or countries; the west.
name
  1. A civil parish and small village in Cumberland district, Cumbria, England, previously in Allerdale borough (OS grid ref NY2744).

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛst.wɚd/ /ˈwɛst.wəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-westward.wav

Word forms

westward more westward most westward

Etymology

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

Related words

go west out west westerly Westward Ho
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