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1westward
adverb or adjective west·ward \ˈwes-twərd\
: toward the west
Full Definition of WESTWARD
: toward the west
— west·wards \-twərdz\ adverb
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First Known Use of WESTWARD
before 12th century
2westward
noun
Definition of WESTWARD
: westward direction or part <sail to the westward>
First Known Use of WESTWARD
circa 1596
WESTWARD Defined for Kids
westward
adverb or adjective west·ward \ˈwest-wərd\
Definition of WESTWARD for Kids
: toward the west <Settlers moved westward.>
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