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northwards

 

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Adverbial northwards has 1 sense
  1. north, to the north, in the north, northerly, northwards, northward - in a northern direction; "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north!"

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Term: northwards

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In or towards the north; towards the north from a specified point.

Example Sentence 1: The birds fly northwards during the winter months to find warmer climates.

Example Sentence 2: The hiker trekked northwards, following the trail towards the mountains.

Example Sentence 3: The river flows northwards, eventually merging with a larger body of water.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Of or relating to the north; heading towards or located in the north.

Example Sentence 1: The northwards wind brought a chill to the air.

Example Sentence 2: They planned a northwards journey to explore the Arctic Circle.

Example Sentence 3: The northwards-facing window provided a stunning view of the snowy landscape.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The direction towards the north.

Example Sentence 1: The compass needle always points northwards.

Example Sentence 2: The adventurers followed the northwards, guided by their compass.

Example Sentence 3: The map indicated that the treasure was hidden somewhere far northwards.

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