Synonyms for

Northward

Verb / ˈnɔ:rθwɜ:d / Another word for northward — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or situated toward the north.

Synonyms & similar words

north northbound northerly n northwards duenorth northern northerly northbound north up upward forward ahead northeastward north-northeastward northwestward north-northwestward north-easterly north-westerly polarward borealward arcticward hyperborean

Synonyms by register

Formal

northerly arcticward septentrional

Informal

up that way towards the north

Literary

poleward boreally

Antonyms

southward southerly southern nadir downward

Common collocations

  • travel northward
  • move northward
  • head northward
  • drift northward
  • blow northward
  • extend northward
  • fly northward

Word family

adjective northbound
adverb northward

Usage note

Primarily used as an adverb to indicate direction. While 'northbound' is a common adjective, 'northward' itself is rarely used adjectivally.

Example sentences

  1. We are driving northward to visit your grandparents.
  2. The birds fly northward during the winter.
  3. The compass points northward.
  4. The sun rises northward.
  5. The wind blows northward.

Quotes

  • I've always enjoyed going northward, in whatever shape or form that takes.
  • The true northward, the north of my north, is the height of my celestial pole.
  • The northward-facing room is a very good place to think.

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