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westward

/ˈwɛst.wɚd/noun, adjective, adverb2 syllables

Westward means: moving toward the west.

Synonyms for westward6

noun, as in the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees

west, due west, W

adjective, as in moving toward the west

westbound, westerly, west

adverb, as in toward the west

westwards

What does westward mean?3

adjective

1

moving toward the west“westbound pioneers”

noun

1

the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees

adverb

1

toward the west“they traveled westward toward the setting sun”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Westward in a sentence

  • William watched the sunset from the airplane window as he flew westward.Amastan
  • The wonder is that the majority of the emigrants continued their westward journey.Cangarejo
  • What is motivating Erdogan's westward shift?Amastan

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