Westward (adjective)

Toward the west.

Origin:

From the word "west" meaning "the direction opposite to that of the rising sun" and the suffix "-ward" meaning "towar.d"

Examples:

1. The sun sets in the westward direction.
2. The wind was blowing westward.
3. He was heading westward on his journey.
4. The explorers pushed westward into the unknown territories.
5. The settlers were moving westward in search of new opportunities.