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southward Antonyms

Opposite of southward

Because the opposite of southward shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward the south; in a southerly direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows northward through the fertile valley before emptying into the gulf."

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northward
northwards
north

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving, facing, or situated toward the south.

Usage Example

"The migratory birds began their long northward journey in late autumn."

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northward
northerly
Strong
northbound

• noun (Context 3)

A southward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

"Heavy storm clouds were gathering to the northward of the coastal town."

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northward
north

Similar words to southward

Words similar to southward shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

southwards
south
southerly
southbound
southern
austral
See all synonyms of southward

• Nearby Words

southland
southmost
southpaw
southward
southwardly
southwest
southwesterly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Southward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/southward
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