westward
adverb · adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Toward the west.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɛstwɚd
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Definition
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adverb
Toward the west
“They traveled westward toward the setting sun.”
adjective
Moving or oriented toward the west.
Lying toward the west.
noun
The western region or countries; the west.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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- “They traveled westward toward the setting sun.”adverb
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