westwards

Meanings

• adverb, adjective

  Moving or directed toward the west.

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Variants

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westward , westwards

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Etymology

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From the Old English wes 'west' + weard 'guard' or 'direction'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'westwards' is also used in astronomy to describe the direction in which a celestial body appears to move when it is setting below the horizon.

2. In some cultures, the direction 'westwards' is associated with death and the afterlife.

3. The term 'westwards' is also used in geology to describe the direction in which sedimentary rocks are deposited.

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1. Western civilization: A term used to describe the history and cultural development of Europe, particularly Europe as it expanded westward.

2. Western genre: A genre of literature, film, and other media that is characterized by its focus on the American West and the themes of adventure, exploration, and self-reliance.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'westwards' is often used to describe journeys or adventures, particularly in the context of exploration and discovery. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Roughing It', the narrator sets out 'westwards' to California during the Gold Rush. In art, the concept of 'westwards' can be seen in paintings depicting sunsets or landscapes in the western United States or Europe.

How to Memorize "westwards"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sun setting over the horizon, with the sun's rays reaching out 'westwards' across the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'westwards' with the direction of the sunset or with the idea of exploration and discovery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym WEST to remember the meaning of 'westwards': 'W'est, 'E'verything, 'S'etting, 'T'owards.

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