Associations to the word «Westward»

Wiktionary

WESTWARD, adjective. Lying toward the west.
WESTWARD, adverb. Toward the west; as, to ride or sail westward.
WESTWARD, noun. The western region or countries; the west.

Dictionary definition

WESTWARD, noun. The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees.
WESTWARD, adverb. Toward the west; "they traveled westward toward the setting sun".
WESTWARD, adjective. Moving toward the west; "westbound pioneers".

Wise words

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