Synonyms:
northbound, northward
Meaning: moving toward the north; "the northbound lane"; "we took the north train"; "the northward flow of traffic"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
north, due_north, northward, N
Meaning: the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
r
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
north, northerly, northwards, northward
Meaning: in a northern direction; "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north!"
Usage examples
When this great body of water was released it was to the northward.
Riding northward on this visit the vale of Perth first burst on his view.
"To the northward, rather edging down towards us, if anything, I thought."
So civilization moved northward from Egypt and India to Greece and Rome, to northern Europe and America.
Only a few stores stood along what is now Main Street, which ran northward towards the Selkirk Settlement.
Then, when they turned northward, Tom could feel all the strength of the fine, valiant animal he was riding.
Scarcely had he done so ere he heard the clatter of horse's hoofs moving rapidly towards the gate from the northward.
And my wild heart answered: 'There has been an impassioned stampede, northward and westward, of all the tribes of Man.
"Upon my word, sir," replied my acquaintance, "I should be happy to have the pleasure of your company on my journey--I go northward, sir."
So Jason kept the dark witch maiden to breed him woe and shame; and the Colchi went northward into the Adriatic, and settled, and built towns along the shore.