southwestward
|south-west-ward|
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/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstwərd/
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/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstwəd/
toward the southwest
Etymology
'southwestward' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sūð' meaning 'south' and 'west' meaning 'west', combined with the suffix '-ward' indicating direction.
'sūð' and 'west' combined with the suffix '-ward' in Old English to form 'southwestward', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'toward the southwest direction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction or point on the compass halfway between south and west.
The ship sailed toward the southwestward.
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Adjective 1
situated or directed toward the southwest.
The house has a southwestward view of the mountains.
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Adverb 1
in a direction toward the southwest.
The birds flew southwestward for the winter.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 14:43