westward

/ˈwɛstwərd/
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Other forms: westwards; westwardly

Definitions of westward
  1. noun
    the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
    synonyms: W, due west, west
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    type of:
    cardinal compass point
    one of the four main compass points
  2. adjective
    moving toward the west
    synonyms: westbound, westerly
    west
    situated in or facing or moving toward the west
  3. adverb
    toward the west
    “they traveled westward toward the setting sun”
    synonyms: westwards
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