North and Northward

North

North noun - The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.

Northward is a synonym for north in toward the top pole of the earth topic. In some cases you can use "Northward" instead the word "North" as an adverb or a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like to the north.

Northward

Northward adjective - Moving toward the north.
Usage example: the northward flow of traffic
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Synonyms for Northward

North is a synonym for northward in northerly topic. You can use "North" instead the word "Northward" as an adverb or a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as boreal.

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