What does northbound mean?
Northbound means Heading or moving in a northerly direction; or of infrastructure, intended for travelling northwards..
Northbound
/ˈnɔɹθbaʊnd/ · adjective
Meaning
Heading or moving in a northerly direction; or of infrastructure, intended for travelling northwards..
Definitions by Sense
- Heading or moving in a northerly direction; or of infrastructure, intended for travelling northwards.
- Towards the north.
Example Sentences
She will leave on the northbound bus.
There are roadworks on the northbound carriageway.
Located on the northbound platform, the detached, timber-clad waiting room (a period Furness Railway structure) has been adapted into a pet-friendly, self-catering, two-bedroom holiday home complete with sun lounge and garden for those sunny Cumbrian days.
He was travelling northbound on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Synonyms for northbound
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for northbound?
Common synonyms include north, northward.
What is the opposite of northbound?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use northbound in a sentence?
She will leave on the northbound bus.
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