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northwestward Synonyms

Another word for northwestward

Choosing another word for northwestward 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 northwest.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
northwestwards
northwest
northwesterly

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed, situated, or moving toward the northwest.

Usage Example

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

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northwesterly
Strong
northwestern

• noun (Context 3)

A northwestward direction, point, or region.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
northwest

Opposites of northwestward

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

southeastwards
southeastward
southeast
southeasterly
See all opposites of northwestward

• Nearby Words

northwester
northwesterly
northwestern
northwestward
norway spruce
nose
nose-horned viper

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