northward
UK/'nɒ:θwәd/US
B2
Definitions
adv.
Towards the north; in a northerly direction.
向北，朝北方
adj.
Directed or situated towards the north.
向北的，朝北的
n.
The direction or area lying to the north.
北方，北边
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnorthother
+
wardin the direction of
=northward
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ship sailed northward toward the icy waters of the Arctic.
- 2.
Migratory birds flew northward as spring arrived.
- 3.
The caravan moved northward across the desert for weeks.