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northward
This term functions as both an adjective and an adverb to describe direction. While it is often interchangeable with "northwards," the version without the "s" is more common in American English, whereas the "s" suffix is more frequent in British English. Both forms convey the same sense of movement or orientation toward the north.
In a navigational or geographical context, it describes a trajectory rather than a fixed point. For example, moving northward implies a continuous progression toward the North Pole, distinguishing it from "northern," which typically describes a specific region or location within the north.
Meanings
Examples
The birds began their migration northward as spring approached.
We should head northward to find the mountain pass.
The army continued its northward advance toward the capital.
The northward wind brought a sudden chill to the valley.
They sailed northward into the frozen waters of the Arctic.
The dragon flew northward toward the peaks of the Frost Mountains.
The company is planning a northward expansion into Canadian markets.