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northwestward

/ˌnɔːrθˈwɛst.wɚd/
north · west · ward
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• adverb

1

Toward or in the direction of the northwest.

Example

"The river flows northwestward through the fertile valley before emptying into the bay."

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• adjective

1

Directed, situated, or moving toward the northwest.

Example

"The explorers embarked on a long northwestward journey across the vast mountain range."

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• noun

1

A northwestward direction, point, or region.

Example

"Dark rain clouds began gathering to the northwestward as the afternoon progressed."

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• Rhymes for northwestward

• Nearby Words

northwesterly
northwestern
northwesterner
northwestward
norway
norway spruce
norwegian

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northwestward. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northwestward
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