Northwestward (adverb)

In a northwestern direction; moving toward the northwest.

Origin:

North- + westward, from west (noun).

Examples:

  1. The train was heading northwestward.
  2. The storm was moving northwestward and was forecasted to hit the coast tonight.
  3. The hikers decided to go northwestward to reach the summit.
  4. The river flows northwestward and empties into the sea.
  5. The city is located northwestward of the state capital.
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