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northward

/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ noun

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noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about northward at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.

adjective

  1. Moving toward the north.
    the northbound lane

adverb

  1. In a northern direction.
    they earn more up north

Related Words: northboundnorthnortherlynorthernupcountryborealseptentrionalnorth-facingnorthwardlyarctic

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