Northward (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- Northward migration of birds is influenced by changes in temperature and daylight hours.
- The pilot adjusted the course to head northward toward the destination.
- Northern lights can be seen in the night sky, appearing to shift northward as the night progresses.
- A hiker needs to know the correct northward direction during navigation using a compass.
- Traveling northward, the group encountered a series of rugged mountains and icy rivers.