Pronunciation

/westˈwɜːrd/

Definitions

• Adverb: Directed towards the west; moving in a westerly direction. For example: “The travelers journeyed westward towards the sunset.”
• Adjective: Relating to or in the direction of the west. For example: “The wind blew westward, carrying seeds across the landscape.”

Phrases

• “Travel westward” implies moving from east to west.
• “Set sail westward” is a maritime expression to head west.
• “Grow up westward” can mean someone’s upbringing in a western location.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The expedition camped westward of the river to avoid flooding.”
• Adjective: “The sun sets in the westward horizon every evening.”
• “She remembered her childhood spent exploring the vast westward prairies.”

Synonyms

• Westwards
• Westernly
• Toward the west
• In a westerly direction
• Geographical west