
Northward
Seasonal Movement
Often used to describe animals' seasonal migration, especially birds.
Geese travel northward to their breeding grounds each year.
Figurative Use
Used metaphorically to suggest progress or improvement.
After several failures, our project is finally moving northward.
Weather Patterns
Common in discussing weather changes or wind directions.
A cold front is sweeping northward across the plains.
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