Definitions
- Referring to the direction towards the North Pole. - Describing a location or place that is situated in the northern part of a region or country. - Talking about the northern hemisphere or a specific northern area on a map.
- Referring to movement or direction towards the north. - Describing a journey or travel that is headed towards the northern part of a region or country. - Talking about the northern direction as a point of reference.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the direction of the north.
- 2Both can be used to describe a location or place in the northern part of a region or country.
- 3Both can be used to indicate movement or travel towards the north.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: North is a noun, adjective, and adverb, while northward is an adverb and adjective.
- 2Usage: North is more commonly used than northward in everyday language.
- 3Formality: North is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while northward is more formal and less commonly used.
- 4Connotation: North is neutral in tone, while northward may imply a sense of purpose or direction.
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Remember this!
North and northward both refer to the direction of the north. However, north is more versatile and commonly used, while northward is more formal and specifically refers to movement or direction towards the north.
