northward
north·ward
northward · more northward · most northward
nach Norden, Richtung Norden
Situated or directed towards the northSituated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
UK/ˈnɔːθwəd/US/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/
» There is a gradual cline of decreasing size to the northward.
Meaning
1 sensesSituated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.
moving toward the north
Examples
4 sentencesThere is a gradual cline of decreasing size to the northward.
The ship struck northward.
The ship continued northward.
deDas Schiff fuhr weiter nordwärts. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Authorities say temperatures are being driven higher by a hot air mass moving northward from Africa.
Forms
more northward, most northward| Comparative | more northward Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most northward Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- moving toward the north:northbound
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form