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northward

adjective adverb noun

Moving toward the north

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
N
Ends with
D
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈnɔɹθwɚd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Moving toward the north

    “The northbound lane”

adverb

  1. In a northern direction

    “They earn more up north”

noun

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

In context

Example Sentences

The northbound lane
The northward flow of traffic
They earn more up north
Let's go north!

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