Associations to the word «Southward»

Wiktionary

SOUTHWARD, noun. The direction or area lying to the south of a place.
SOUTHWARD, adjective. Situated or directed towards the south; moving or facing towards the south.
SOUTHWARD, adverb. Towards the south; in a southerly direction.

Dictionary definition

SOUTHWARD, noun. The cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees.
SOUTHWARD, adverb. Toward the south; "the ship turned southerly".
SOUTHWARD, adjective. Moving toward the south; "a southbound train".

Wise words

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