southwards

/ˈsaʊθwərdz/
adverb
  1. Toward the south; in a southerly direction.
    • We drove southwards along the coast, enjoying the ocean views.
    • The birds fly southwards every autumn to escape the cold.
    • The river flows southwards through the valley before reaching the sea.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Moving, facing, or situated toward the south.
    • The southwards side of the mountain gets more sunlight during the day.
    • The southwards migration of the herd began as winter approached.
    • They took the southwards route to reach the warmer climate.
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