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southward

adjective adverb noun

moving toward the south

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsaʊθwəd

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. moving toward the south

    “a southbound train”

adverb

  1. toward the south

    “the ship turned southerly”

noun

  1. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees

In context

Example Sentences

a southbound train
the ship turned southerly

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