Adverbs of Time and Place - Adverbs of Cardinal Directions

west [adverb]

toward or to the west

Ex: The migrating birds soared west , following their seasonal migration route .

east [adverb]

toward or to the east

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south [adverb]

toward or to the south

Ex: If you head south on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .

north [adverb]

toward or to the north

Ex: If you head north on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .

southeast [adverb]

in the direction midway between south and east

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southwest [adverb]

in the direction midway between south and west

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northwest [adverb]

in the direction midway between north and west

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northeast [adverb]

in the direction midway between north and east

Ex: The hiking trail ascended northeast , offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills .

westward [adverb]

to the direction of west

Ex: The explorers traveled westward across the vast plains in search of undiscovered lands .

southward [adverb]

to the direction of south

Ex: The wind carried the fragrance of blooming flowers southward through the open fields .

northward [adverb]

to the direction of north

Ex: The river flowed northward , carving a path through the rugged landscape .

eastward [adverb]

to the direction of east

Ex: The highway extended eastward , connecting rural villages and towns .

southerly [adverb]

in a direction toward the south

Ex: The birds migrated southerly , seeking a milder climate for the winter .

northerly [adverb]

in a direction toward the north

Ex: The highway stretched northerly , connecting remote towns and villages .

westerly [adverb]

in a direction toward the west

Ex: The highway stretched westerly , connecting rural towns and communities .

easterly [adverb]

in a direction toward the east

Ex: The highway extended easterly , connecting rural villages and towns .