Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
northwards
Adverb
/ˈnɔːrθ.wərdz/
Definition
In a direction toward the north.
Examples
- The travelers headed northwards in search of warmer temperatures.
- As the storm approached, they moved northwards to avoid the worst of it.
- Birds often migrate northwards during the spring.
Meaning
The term ‘northwards’ describes movement or position relative to the north direction.
Synonyms
- North
- Northward
- To the north
