northbound

Thân thiện

The northbound train travels through a green valley.

Definition

1. Adjective: Moving or heading in the direction of the north.

Usage

The word "northbound" is used to describe the direction of movement, travel, or flow. It is most commonly used in transportation contexts (e.g., roads, railways, traffic, flights) to indicate the direction a vehicle, lane, or route is headed.

Examples

• The northbound train to Edinburgh departs from platform 4.
• All northbound lanes of the highway are closed due to an accident.
• We observed the northbound migration of the birds.
• Please use the northbound entrance to the building.

Advanced Usage

• "northbound and southbound": A common paired phrase used to describe two opposing directions of travel on a linear route like a highway or railway line.
  • The bridge carries northbound and southbound traffic.

Variants and Related Words

• Northward (adverb/adjective): In or toward the north. While similar, "northward" is more general and can describe a direction or trend, not exclusively movement. "Northbound" specifically implies active travel or routing.
  • Adverb: They traveled northward. Adjective: the northward journey.
• Southbound, eastbound, westbound (adjectives): The equivalent directional terms for other cardinal points.

Synonyms

• Northward-bound
• Heading north
• Northerly (when referring to direction of movement)

Antonyms

• Southbound

Học thuật

Adjective

1. moving toward the north
   • the northbound lane
   • we took the north train
   • the northward flow of traffic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• northward