"northwards" meaning in All languages combined

See northwards on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From north + -wards. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|north|wards}} north + -wards Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} northwards (not comparable)
  1. northward; in a northerly direction Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-northwards-en-adv-D4XzF9Lg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wards

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