northward
|north/ward|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈnɔrθwərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɔːθwəd/
toward the north
Etymology
Etymology Information
'northward' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'norþweard,' where 'norþ' meant 'north' and 'weard' meant 'toward.'
Historical Evolution
'norþweard' transformed into the Middle English word 'northward,' and eventually became the modern English word 'northward.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'toward the north,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directed or moving toward the north.
The northward journey took them through the mountains.
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Adverb 1
in a direction toward the north.
The birds flew northward as the seasons changed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39