toward the south, in a southerly direction

Formal and Informal Expressions of southward

In different contexts, you can replace 'southward' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'southerly' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'to the south' is a commonplace synonym.

southward: Explore its Definition & Usage

southward Definition

1toward the south
2in a southerly direction

Using southward: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "southward" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The birds flew southward for the winter.
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We are driving southward to Florida for vacation.
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The storm is moving southward along the coast.

southward Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for southward

southerly
southwards
to the south

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Summary: southward in Brief

'Southward' [ˈsaʊθwərd] is an adverb that indicates movement or direction towards the south. It is often used to describe the location of something or someone, such as 'We are driving southward to Florida for vacation.' or 'The birds flew southward for the winter.'