northwards Meaning & Definition
What Does Northwards Mean?
As an adverb, northwards means northward; in a northerly direction.
Northwards at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | north, northerly and in the north |
| Antonyms | southwards |
Northwards Definition (Adverb)
- northward; in a northerly direction
Synonyms of Northwards
Northwards synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Northwards
Word Forms & Grammar
northwards (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Northwards
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Origin of Northwards
From north + -wards.
Questions People Ask About Northwards
What part of speech is northwards?
Northwards is an adverb.
What is another word for northwards?
Words with a similar meaning to northwards include north, northerly and in the north. See the full list of northwards synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of northwards?
The opposite of northwards is southwards.
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- norteno
- north
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- northbound
- northeast
- northeaster
- northeasterly
- northeastern
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