southward

/ˈsaʊθwərd/
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Other forms: southwards; southwardly

Definitions of southward
  1. adverb
    toward the south
    synonyms: southerly, southwards
  2. adjective
    moving toward the south
    synonyms: southbound
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
  3. noun
    the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
    synonyms: S, due south, south
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    type of:
    cardinal compass point
    one of the four main compass points
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