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westward.

Lying toward the west.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈwɛst.wɚd/General-American/ˈwɛst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Lying toward the west.

  2. Moving or oriented toward the west.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

adv/ˈwɛst.wɚd/General-American/ˈwɛst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Toward the west.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

noun/ˈwɛst.wɚd/General-American/ˈwɛst.wəd/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The western region or countries; the west.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

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