northeastward

/ˌnɔrθˈistwərd/
adverb
  1. Toward the northeast.
    • We drove northeastward along the coast for two hours.
    • The hikers turned northeastward to follow the ridge.
    • The storm moved northeastward across the Atlantic.
adjective
  1. Located in or moving toward the northeast.
    • The northeastward route was shorter but more mountainous.
    • They took a northeastward path through the forest.
    • The northeastward wind brought colder temperatures.
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