southward

adverb
UK: /ˈsaʊθwəd/
US: /ˈsaʊθwərd/

  1. Towards the south.

    1. We drove southward all day.
    2. The birds flew southward to escape the harsh winter conditions, seeking warmer climates.

Synonyms

southerly south down south
southward adjective

  1. Located in or directed towards the south.

    1. The southward breeze was warm.
    2. The city's southward expansion is limited by the presence of protected wetlands.
southward noun

  1. The direction or region that lies to the south.

    1. They traveled southward for weeks.
    2. The general ordered the troops to proceed southward along the riverbank.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "southward" is /ˈsaʊθwəd/ in British English and /ˈsaʊθwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "southward": southerly, south, down south.

Example usage of "southward": "We drove southward all day.". More examples on the page.