northward

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled northards

US /ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ UK /ˈnɔːθwəd/ See IPA manual

Freq #43378

Meanings

1

adv
Toward the north.

We drove northward until we reached the mountains.
2

adj
Moving or facing toward the north.

The ship continued on its northward course.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · toward the north. north

2 adj · moving or facing toward the... northbound

Word family

Forms northwards

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Phrases (1)

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northward flow
Movement of traffic, water, or another stream toward the north.

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From north + -ward.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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