Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
westwards
adverb
/ˈwɛstwədz/
Definition
Towards the west; in a direction that is to the left of a person facing north.
Examples
- We traveled westwards for several hours until we reached the coast.
- The wind blew westwards, guiding the birds on their migration.
- She pointed westwards, indicating where her hometown was located.
Meaning
The term ‘westwards’ describes movement or orientation towards the west, which is one of the four cardinal directions. It can refer to travel, positioning, or geographical references.
Synonyms
- west
- to the west
- westward
