northward

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
  2. adjective moving toward the north
  3. adverb in a northern direction

Etymology

From north + -ward.

In classic literature

Synonyms

north, due north, N

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