northward
Meanings
Noun
- the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
- The direction or area lying to the north of a place.
Adjective Satellite
- moving toward the north
- "the northward flow of traffic"
Adverb
- in a northern direction
Adj
- Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
Adv
- Towards the north; in a northerly direction.
Origin / Etymology
From north + -ward.
Synonyms
due north, N, north, northbound, northerly, northwards
Scrabble Score: 16
northward is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordnorthward is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
northward is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 16
northward is a valid Words With Friends word