northbound
|north/bound|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈnɔrθˌbaʊnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd/
heading north
Etymology
Etymology Information
'northbound' originates from the combination of 'north' and 'bound', where 'north' refers to the cardinal direction and 'bound' means 'heading towards'.
Historical Evolution
'Northbound' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'heading towards the north', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving or heading towards the north.
The northbound train will arrive in 10 minutes.
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Adverb 1
in a direction towards the north.
They drove northbound on the highway.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 09:36