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1southward
adverb or adjective south·ward \ˈsau̇th-wərd\
: toward the south
Full Definition of SOUTHWARD
: toward the south
— south·wards \-wərdz\ adverb
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First Known Use of SOUTHWARD
before 12th century
2southward
noun
Definition of SOUTHWARD
: southward direction or part <sail to the southward>
First Known Use of SOUTHWARD
14th century
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southward
adverb or adjective south·ward \ˈsau̇th-wərd\
Definition of SOUTHWARD for Kids
: toward the south
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