Northward

Pronunciation: /nɔrθ.wərd/

Definitions of northward

adverb In a direction towards the north.

Example Sentences

A1 I walked northward to reach the park.

A2 She pointed northward and told me to keep going straight.

B1 The hikers headed northward towards the mountains.

B2 The ship sailed northward, following the coastline.

C1 The explorers journeyed northward in search of new lands.

C2 The plane flew northward, crossing over multiple countries.

Examples of northward in a Sentence

formal The expedition headed northward towards the Arctic Circle.

informal We decided to drive northward for the weekend getaway.

slang Let's bounce and head northward for some fun!

figurative Her career has been steadily moving northward in terms of success.

Grammatical Forms of northward

• past tense: northwarded
• plural: northwards
• comparative: more northward
• superlative: most northward
• present tense: northward
• future tense: will northward
• perfect tense: have northwarded
• continuous tense: is northwarding
• singular: northward
• positive degree: northward
• infinitive: to northward
• gerund: northwarding
• participle: northwarded

Origin and Evolution of northward

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'northward' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'norþweard' which means 'toward the north'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'northward' has retained its original meaning of moving or facing towards the north, with no significant changes in its usage or definition.