westward meaning and definition

WESTWARD noun

Definition of westward (noun)

1. the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
   • synonyms: due west, W, west

WESTWARD adjective

Definition of westward (adjective)

1. moving toward the west
   • "westbound pioneers"
   • synonyms: westbound, westerly

WESTWARD adverb

Definition of westward (adverb)

1. toward the west
   • "they traveled westward toward the setting sun"
   • synonyms: westwards