adjective
northbound
NAWRTH-bownd
Northbound (adjective) means heading or leading toward the north. Example: “The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs.”
adjective
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Heading or leading toward the north.
"The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs."
"We caught the northbound train to Edinburgh."
How to use northbound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTraveling or leading toward the north.
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Common pairings
northbound traffic
northbound train
northbound lane
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Etymology
From "north" plus "-bound," meaning "heading toward."
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What does “northbound” mean?
The word “northbound” means heading or leading toward the north. In plain terms, traveling or leading toward the north.
How do you pronounce “northbound”?
“Northbound” is pronounced NAWRTH-bownd (/ˈnɔɹθbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “northbound” in a sentence?
Here is “northbound” used in a sentence: “The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs.”
What part of speech is “northbound”?
“Northbound” is an adjective.
