northwards

Everyday

Northwards means towards the north. tree →

In the lessons

In geography, pupils describe movement with compass directions: northwards, southwards, eastwards, westwards. Birds fly northwards in spring in the Northern Hemisphere. On a map, north is usually at the top. Phrases: "head northwards", "move northwards".

Examples

• The geese flew northwards in spring. tree →
• The river flows northwards to the sea. tree →
• We drove northwards towards Scotland. tree →
• The storm is moving northwards. tree →
• A compass needle points northwards. tree →
• The road goes northwards through the forest. tree →
• The beggar scrambled to his feet, and without a pause walked quickly down the road that led northwards. tree →

Note

British English often uses "northwards"; American English prefers "northward". As an adjective use "northward": a northward journey. Related: north, northern, northerly.