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Northwards (adv) means Towards the north.

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Towards the north.

"In 1903, I had adventured, for the first time, northwards, and it really was the North, as my objective was the Great North of Scotland Railway." — M. D. Greville, A Diamond Jubilee of Railway Memories (1957)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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northward northerly north

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What is the meaning of northwards?

"northwards" (adv) means towards the north.

What is another word for northwards?

Other words for "northwards" include northward, northerly, north.

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