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northeastward Synonyms

Another word for northeastward

Choosing another word for northeastward depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward or in the direction of the northeast.

Usage Example

"After crossing the valley, the river bends sharply and flows northeastwards toward the sea."

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northeastwards
northeast
Strong
northeasterly

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, situated, or moving toward the northeast.

Usage Example

"The migrating flock followed a steady northeasterly route along the coastline."

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northeasterly
Strong
northeastern

• noun (Context 3)

A northeastward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

"Dark storm clouds were gathering to the northeast as the afternoon progressed."

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northeast

Opposites of northeastward

The opposite of northeastward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

southwestwards
southwestward
southwest
southwesterly
See all opposites of northeastward

• Nearby Words

northeasterly
northeastern
northeasterner
northeastward
norther
northerly
northern

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Northeastward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/northeastward
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