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1northward
adverb or adjective north·ward \ˈnȯrth-wərd\
: toward the north
Full Definition of NORTHWARD
: toward the north
— north·wards \-wərdz\ adverb
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First Known Use of NORTHWARD
before 12th century
2northward
noun
Definition of NORTHWARD
: northward direction or part <sail to the northward>
First Known Use of NORTHWARD
14th century
NORTHWARDS Defined for Kids
northward
adverb or adjective north·ward \ˈnȯrth-wərd\
Definition of NORTHWARD for Kids
: toward the north <The storm is moving northward.>
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