northward (n.)

  1. the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees

    [ Syn: north , due north , n ]

    northward (adv.)

  1. in a northern direction; they earn more up north; Lets go north!

    [ Syn: north , north , northerly , northerly , northwards , northwards , north , north , northerly , northerly , northwards , northwards , north , north , northerly , northerly , northwards , northwards , north , north , northerly , northerly , northwards , northwards ]

    northward (adj.)

  1. moving toward the north; the northbound lane; we took the north train; the northward flow of traffic

    [ Syn: northbound ]

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