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Adverbs of Time and Place - Adverbs of Cardinal Directions
These adverbs provide information about the cardinal direction of movement or position of something. They include, "north", "northeast", "northerly", etc.
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west
[Adverb]
toward or to the west
Ex: The plane flew west, crossing multiple time zones during its journey.
east
[Adverb]
toward or to the east
Ex: The compass needle pointed east, guiding the travelers toward their destination.
southeast
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between south and east
Ex: The ship southeast, navigating the open sea toward the distant islands .
southwest
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between south and west
Ex: The trade route extended southwest, connecting distant villages and trading posts.
northwest
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between north and west
Ex: The trade route northwest, connecting towns and facilitating commerce .
northeast
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between north and east
Ex: The airplane northeast, crossing over picturesque landscapes .
westward
[Adverb]
to the direction of west
Ex: The river westward, carving its course through valleys and canyons .
southward
[Adverb]
to the direction of south
Ex: The caravan of vehicles southward along the scenic coastal highway .
northward
[Adverb]
to the direction of north
Ex: The highway northward, connecting bustling cities along its route .
eastward
[Adverb]
to the direction of east
Ex: The explorers eastward, eager to discover new lands beyond the horizon .
southerly
[Adverb]
in a direction toward the south
Ex: They southerly as the sun set , following the trail down the mountain .
northerly
[Adverb]
in a direction toward the north
Ex: The group northerly, eager to reach the mountain range by morning .
westerly
[Adverb]
in a direction toward the west
Ex: The compass needle westerly, guiding the hikers through the open plains .
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