Southwards (Adverb)
Meaning
Toward the south; "the ship turned southerly".
Examples
- The hikers steadily proceeded southwards, following the marked trail that led through the dense forest.
- As the weather forecast predicted a storm approaching from the north, the ship turned southwards for its own safety.
- Several decades ago, the indigenous tribe migrated southwards in search of a more abundant food supply.
- Looking out at the stars, the astronomers noticed the planet moved gradually southwards across the celestial map.
- Following the great migration, millions of birds traveled southwards to escape the harsh winter months.