Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
northward
Adverb / Adjective
/ˈnɔrθ.wɚd/
Definition
In the direction of the north.
Examples
- The explorers traveled northward across the icy terrain.
- Many species of birds migrate northward during the spring.
- They could see the sun setting on the northward horizon.
Meaning
Indicating a movement, position, or orientation towards the northern part of a place or region.
Synonyms
- North
- Northern
- Upward (in a geographical sense)
