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 explorers journeyed west, chasing the setting sun on the horizon.
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east
[Adverb]
toward or to the east
Ex: The ancient civilization built their city to face east, greeting the sunrise each morning.
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southeast
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between south and east
Ex: The river flowed southeast, winding through the lush green landscape.
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southwest
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between south and west
Ex: The desert stretched southwest, vast and arid under the afternoon sun.
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northwest
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between north and west
Ex: The river flowed northwest, cutting through the rugged terrain of the wilderness.
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northeast
[Adverb]
in the direction midway between north and east
Ex: The highway stretched northeast, leading to a charming town nestled in the hills.
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[Adverb]
to the direction of west
Ex: The ship sailed westward, guided by the setting sun on the horizon.
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southward
[Adverb]
to the direction of south
Ex: The hikers descended southward from the mountain peak, returning to the base camp.
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northward
[Adverb]
to the direction of north
Ex: The explorers journeyed northward, crossing icy tundras and dense forests.
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to the direction of east
Ex: The caravan of traders moved eastward along the ancient Silk Road.
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[Adverb]
in a direction toward the south
Ex: The hikers traveled southerly to reach the warmer climate.
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in a direction toward the north
Ex: The river flowed northerly, carving its path through the rugged landscape.
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