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westward

/ˈwɛst.wɚd/
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• adjective

1

Facing, moving, or situated toward the west.

Example

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

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• adverb

1

Toward the west; in a westerly direction.

Example

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

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• noun

1

A westward direction, point, or region.

Example

"Dark storm clouds were gathering to the westward."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an adjective, 'westward' is Always used without a trailing 's' (e.g., 'a westward journey'), whereas as an adverb, both 'westward' and 'westwards' are acceptable, with 'westward' preferred in American English and 'westwards' common in British English.

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• Nearby Words

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westville
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'westweard', formed from 'west' (west) and the directional suffix '-weard' (toward).

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