northward Definition
north·ward (nôrt̸h′wərd; naut. nôr′t̸hərd)
adverb, adjective
toward the north
noun
a northward direction, point, or region
northward Usage Examples
Converse of object
- migrate: The species was obviously migrating northwards in good numbers.
- extend: Over the next few years, the line continued to extend northwards, eventually arriving at Watford Junction in 1858.
- stretch: He had copious reserves of coal stretching northwards from Worsley.
- continue: The path continues northwards, keeping the cliffs close by to your right.
- spread: As these masts spread northwards through Scotland they will threaten more and more of our mountain landscapes.
- head: I went up Chris's dig, heading northwards from the chamber.
Preposition: up
coast: The US 2nd Corps advancing northwards up the coast toward Anzio were supported by allied warships, which pounded German positions.
Adjective modifier
- further: From here the army moved further northwards into Scotland.
- main: A path winds its way up through the trees to the low ridge, where we followed the main path northwards.
- long: A long hitch northwards up the A9, morning mists, a flirtatious smile, greasy chips.
- warm: For example, in the Atlantic, the Gulf Stream drives warm surface water northwards.
- first: The first northwards was the 4pm dining express from King's Cross to Newcastle.
- continued: At the next yellow marker we went into the adjoining field and continued northwards.
Preposition: along
coast: The strong Gulf stream running northwards along the east coast of the US.
Noun used with modifier
- journey: Having explored this picturesque town, we'll continue our journey northwards.
- coast: Follow the coast northwards from Paphos and you'll come across the charming village of Latchi and Polis.
- spread: Results from the two breeding bird atlases have shown a significant spread northwards in England since the 1970s.
- road: The idea was to take cyclists off the rather busy road alongside the Coast Road, partly using the next road northwards.
- route: The remainder of the route northwards from Hailsham to Eridge was completed some 31 years.
- head: Avoiding this diversion, head northwards from the stile near the car park, along the west bank of the Avon.
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