Northward ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Northward ( adjective )

Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

Origin:

From north + -ward.

Examples:

1. We set off on our northward journey in the early morning.
2. The birds begin their northward migration as the weather warms up.
3. The explorers encountered many challenges on their northward trek through the Arctic.
4. The storm was moving northward at a speed of 30 miles per hour.
5. He turned his northward gaze towards the distant mountains.

(As an adverb)

Northward ( adverb )

Towards the north; in a northerly direction.

Origin:

From north + -ward.

Examples:

1. We set off on our northward journey in the early morning.
2. The birds begin their northward migration as the weather warms up.
3. The explorers encountered many challenges on their northward trek through the Arctic.
4. The storm was moving northward at a speed of 30 miles per hour.
5. He turned his northward gaze towards the distant mountains.