westward

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 a 270 degrees
  2. adjective moving toward the west
  3. adverb toward the west

Etymology

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

In classic literature

Synonyms

west, due west, W

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