northward

/ˈnɔrθwərd/

Other forms: northwards; northwardly

Definitions of northward

1. adjective

   moving toward the north
   “the northward flow of traffic”

   synonyms: northbound

   north

   situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
2. adverb

   in a northern direction
   synonyms: north, northerly, northwards
3. noun

   the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
   synonyms: N, due north, north

   type of:

   cardinal compass point

   one of the four main compass points