Adverb: northward 'north,wurd [N. Amer], 'north,wûd [Brit]
- In a northern direction
"The geese flew northward as winter approached";
- north, northerly, northwards
- The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
"The expedition headed due northward towards the polar region";
- north, due north, N
Derived forms: northwards
See also: north
Type of: cardinal compass point
Encyclopedia: Northward, Isles of Scilly