northerly vs northward
northward vs northerlynortherly and northward both are nouns.
northerly and northward both are adjectives.
northerly and northward both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| northerly | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| northward | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
northerly and northward
are synonyms defined as:
- northerly and northward: in a northern direction
Other synonyms of northerly include
north, northwards.
| northerly (noun) | northward (noun) |
|---|---|
| a wind that blows from the north | the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees |
| northerly (adjective) | northward (adjective) |
|---|---|
| coming from the north; used especially of wind | moving toward the north |
| oriented toward the north |
| northerly (adverb) | northward (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in a northern direction | in a northern direction |
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