northward

Meanings

• adverb, adjective

  Moving or directed towards the north.

  - "The birds fly northward during migration."
  - "The explorers set sail northward in search of new lands."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɔɹθwɚd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with northward
warden , garden , marden

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Variants

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northward , northwards

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English 'norðanweard' meaning 'towards the north'.

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Trivia

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1. The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth.

2. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is used as a navigational aid in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Related Concepts

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1. compass directions: Northward is one of the cardinal directions, along with east, south, and west.

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Culture

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In literature, 'northward' is often used to describe journeys or migrations, as in the case of the Vikings or the Canadian fur trade. In music, there are several songs with 'northward' in the title, such as 'Northward Bound' by The Byrds.

How to Memorize "northward"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a compass pointing north and visualize moving in that direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the direction of the North Pole.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Never Omit The North' to help remember the direction.

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