westward

Noun · Adjective · Adverb
Synonyms: westdue westWwestboundwesterlywestwards

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degreesSynonyms: westdue westW

Adjective (1)

  1. moving toward the west“westbound pioneers”Synonyms: westboundwesterly

Adverb (1)

  1. toward the west“they traveled westward toward the setting sun”Synonyms: westwards
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Westward \West"ward\, a. Lying toward the west. [1913 Webster]

Yond same star that's westward from the pole. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Westward \West"ward\, n. The western region or countries; the west. [1913 Webster]
Westward \West"ward\, Westwards \West"wards\, adv. [AS. westweard. See West, and -ward. ] Toward the west; as, to ride or sail westward. [1913 Webster]

Westward the course of empire takes its way. --Berkeley. [1913 Webster]

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