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westward Antonyms

Opposite of westward

Because the opposite of westward 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Facing, moving, or situated toward the west.

Usage Example

"The pioneers embarked on a long eastward journey across the continent."

Strongest
eastward
easterly
Strong
eastbound

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward the west; in a westerly direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows eastward before emptying into the ocean."

Strongest
eastward
eastwards
east

• noun (Context 3)

A westward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

"Dark storm clouds were gathering to the eastward."

Strongest
eastward
east

Similar words to westward

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

westwards
west
westerly
westbound
western
occident
occidental
See all synonyms of westward

• Nearby Words

westernize
westernmost
westland
westward
wet
wetland
wetly

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