north
ward
adverb
1
to the direction of north
- The explorers journeyed northward, crossing icy tundras and dense forests.
- The compass needle pointed northward, guiding the hikers through the mountainous terrain.
- The river flowed northward, carving a path through the rugged landscape.
- The migrating geese flew northward, returning to their breeding grounds.
- The highway stretched northward, connecting bustling cities along its route.
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