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westwards

 

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Adverbial westwards has 1 sense
  1. westward, westwards - toward the west; "they traveled westward toward the setting sun"

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westwards

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in the direction towards the west

Sense 1: moving or facing towards the west

Example sentence 1: The sun sets beautifully in the evening, lighting up the sky in various shades of red as it moves westwards.

Example sentence 2: We decided to go on a road trip and drive westwards to experience the stunning coastline.

Sense 2: following a route or path that leads to the west

Example sentence 1: The hikers trekked westwards through the dense forest, guided by their compasses and maps.

Example sentence 2: The ship sailed westwards towards the horizon, leaving the shores of the mainland behind.

Sense 3: in the western part or direction of a specific location

Example sentence 1: The town is located westwards of the mountains, providing a breathtaking view of the peaks.

Example sentence 2: We watched as the storm clouds approached from the east, knowing they would soon cover the sky westwards.

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