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Northeastwardly for Dummies

adverb


What does Northeastwardly really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! I'm here to help you understand the word "Northeastwardly." I'm going to explain it in a way that makes sense to you, so don't worry if it seems a bit tricky at first. Together, we'll make it crystal clear!

Imagine you and I were standing at a certain spot on a map and we wanted to explain the direction we're going. Do you know the cardinal directions like north, south, east, and west?

Student: Yes, I remember those directions.

Teacher: Awesome! So, let's start with "east." Imagine you are facing east, and let's say you start walking straight ahead in that direction. Now, "northeast" means you're not walking directly east anymore, but instead slightly towards the north as well. It's like you're heading both east and north at the same time, but more towards the east. Does that make sense so far?

Student: Yeah, I think so.

Teacher: Great! Now, let's go a step further. "Northeastwardly" is an adverb that describes the manner in which an action or movement happens. It tells us how something is done. So, if you were to walk "northeastwardly," it means you're moving in the direction of northeast steadily or consistently. It implies that you're continuing to move northeast for a certain distance or period of time.

Think of it this way, if you were starting at the spot we mentioned earlier and you were walking "northeastwardly," you would be walking at a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow, in the direction between north and east. You'd be keeping that direction going for an extended period of time without any sudden changes.

Student: I think I understand now! It means consistently moving in the direction between north and east, right?

Teacher: You absolutely got it! That's exactly what "northeastwardly" means. It's like taking steps towards the northeast and keeping that direction going for a while without any sudden changes. You nailed it!

Student: Thank you so much for explaining it in a way that makes sense to me!

Teacher: You're welcome! It was my pleasure to help you out. Remember, if you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. I'm here to support you on your learning journey!

Revised and Fact checked by Alex Johnson on 2023-10-29 12:33:39

Northeastwardly In a sentece

Learn how to use Northeastwardly inside a sentece

  • When we drove from our house to the beach, we had to travel northeastwardly along the coast.
  • The storm is expected to move northeastwardly towards the city, bringing strong winds and rain.
  • If you look at this map, you will see that the mountains extend northeastwardly from here.
  • The migrating birds fly southwestwardly in the spring and northeastwardly in the fall.
  • To get to the zoo, you need to take the highway that goes northeastwardly from our town.

Northeastwardly Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Northeastwardly Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant