northward

[ nawrth-werd; Nautical nawr-th erd ]

/ ˈnɔrθ wərd; Nautical ˈnɔr ðərd /

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adverb

Also north·wards, north·ward·ly. toward the north.

adjective

Also north·ward·ly. moving, bearing, facing, or situated toward the north.

noun

the northward part, direction, or point.

Origin of northward

before 1100; Middle English; Old English northweard. See north, -ward

Words nearby northward

northrup, northumberland, northumberland strait, northumbria, northumbrian, northward, northwards, northwest, northwest by north, northwest by west, northwest indian confederation

Example sentences from the Web for northward

Egypt's future irrigation and industrial needs require a major increase in the northward flow of the Nile River.

Open Memorandum: Elements of a Possible Peace Deal in Sudan |George Clooney, John Prendergast |November 6, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Her northward expedition, says Randolph, “is rather devised by herself than greatly approved by her Council.”

John Knox and the Reformation |Andrew Lang
It was said that this bird was to be found somewhere in the north, and therefore he set off to the northward.

Eskimo Folktales |Unknown
This island has given the interpreters considerable trouble, from the fact that it is said to lie to the northward of the land.

The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen |B. F. De Costa

Nothing can be prettier than the sail into Anjer Roads from the northward, on a fine clear day.

Trade and Travel in the Far East |G. F. Davidson
We made a fine breakfast, after which they made preparations to proceed on their journey, which lay to the northward.

Torrey's Narrative |William Torrey

British Dictionary definitions for northward

northward

/ (ˈnɔːθwəd, nautical ˈnɔːðəd) /

adjective

moving, facing, or situated towards the north

noun

the northward part, direction, etc; the north

adverb

a variant of northwards

Derived forms of northward

northwardly, adjective, adverb

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northward

adverb

adjective

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Origin of northward

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