Definition

In a direction toward the south.

Example

The birds flew southwards for the winter.

Conversation

Are you planning to travel southwards this summer?

Yeah, I want to visit some beaches down there.

That sounds like a great idea! Which beach are you thinking of?

I'm not sure yet, but I heard the ones southwards are really beautiful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Southwards → It is formed from "south" (from Old English *sūþ*, meaning the direction toward the south) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "southwards" means in the direction of the south.

Memory Tip

Think of the direction 'south' and remember that 'southwards' means moving in that direction.

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