northward

/ˈnɔrθwərd/
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Other forms: northwards; northwardly

Definitions of northward
  1. adjective
    moving toward the north
    “the northward flow of traffic”
    synonyms: northbound
    north
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
  2. adverb
    in a northern direction
    synonyms: north, northerly, northwards
  3. noun
    the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
    synonyms: N, due north, north
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    type of:
    cardinal compass point
    one of the four main compass points
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