Westward
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɛst.wɚd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Westward is an adjective meaning Lying toward the west.
Meaning
Lying toward the west.
More Meanings
- Moving or oriented toward the west.
- Toward the west.
- The western region or countries; the west.
Example Sentences
ride westward.
They moved out on the westward road again.
[…] yond same star that’s westward from the pole
It stands high up on the westward slopes of the Alpilles […]
Synonyms for westward
Depending on context, synonyms include west, westwards, westbound, westerly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include westbound, westerly, west, ho, western, westernmost.
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