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northward Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of northward?

The comparative form is more northward and the superlative form is most northward.

/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/

What Does Northward Mean?

Northward is a noun that means The direction or area lying to the north of a place. As an adjective, it means Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north. As an adverb, it means Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

Word Facts for Northward

Part of speech	noun, adjective, adverb
Pronunciation	/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/
Synonyms	north, northerly and northbound
Comparative / superlative	more northward, most northward

Northward Definition (Noun)

The direction or area lying to the north of a place.

Northward as an Adjective

Situated or directed towards the north; moving or facing towards the north.

Northward as an Adverb

Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

Synonyms of Northward

north northerly northbound northwardsin the northto the north

Northward synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

northward (uncountable)

northward (comparative more northward, superlative most northward)

Words That Rhyme With Northward

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Origin of Northward

From north + -ward.

Common Questions About Northward

Is northward a noun or an adjective?

Northward is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and an adverb.

What is another word for northward?

Close synonyms of northward are north, northerly and northbound. See the full list of northward synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of northward?

The comparative form is more northward and the superlative form is most northward.