westward
UK: ˈwɛstwəd | US: ˈwɛstwərd
adj. directed or moving toward the west
adv. in a direction toward the west
The word "westward" combines "west," derived from Old English west, meaning the cardinal direction, and the suffix "-ward," from Old English -weard, indicating direction or orientation. The morpheme "-ward" is a common Germanic directional suffix, also seen in words like "eastward" or "homeward." Together, they form a clear directional term, logically structured to denote movement or orientation toward the west.
The pioneers traveled westward in search of new land.
The storm is moving westward at 20 miles per hour.
She gazed westward, watching the sunset over the horizon.
The river flows westward into the ocean.
The company expanded its operations westward to reach new markets.