westwards

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈwɛstwərdz/

KK: /ˈwɛstwərdz/

adverb

Definition

In the direction of the west.

Example

The travelers headed westwards to reach the coast.

Conversation

Hey, did you hear we're moving westwards next month?

No way! That's exciting!

Yeah, I can't wait to explore the new area westwards of the city.

Sounds like a great adventure; let’s plan a trip to check it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

westerly

westwardly

Antonyms

eastward

easterly

Root Explanation

**Westwards** → It is formed from "west" (from Old English *west*, meaning the direction where the sun sets) and "-wards" (meaning in the direction of). The word "westwards" means in the direction of the west.

Memory Tip

Think of the direction where the sun sets ('west') and remember that 'westwards' means moving in that direction.

Visually Confused Words

restwards

restward