Westward/ˈwestwərd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Directional Use Used to describe someone's movement towards the direction where the sun sets. The birds flew westward with the change of season. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Sometimes signifies going towards a less developed or traditional area. The pioneers moved westward, seeking new lands. Pro Tip 3/3Time Indication Can imply the passage of time, as many historical migrations happened westward. Civilization has expanded westward over millennia.