southward meaning and definition

SOUTHWARD noun

Definition of southward (noun)

1. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
   • synonyms: due south, S, south

SOUTHWARD adjective

Definition of southward (adjective)

1. moving toward the south
   • "a southbound train"
   • synonyms: southbound

SOUTHWARD adverb

Definition of southward (adverb)

1. toward the south
   • "the ship turned southerly"
   • synonyms: southerly, southwards