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The northbound train arrived late.
What does Northbound mean?
Northbound means going north.
Dictionary definition
Going or leading toward the north.
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We took the northbound road toward the lake.
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The map showed that the northbound route crossed the river before reaching the town.
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What does northbound mean?
Northbound means going north.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to northbound?
Northward is close in meaning to northbound.
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Which word or phrase is most nearly opposite in meaning to northbound?
Southbound contrasts with northbound.
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WordNorthbound.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningNorthbound means going north.
ExampleExample: The northbound train arrived late.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- north · bound
- Strongest beat
- north
- Ending
- bound
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on north.
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Synonyms
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northwardUse for movement toward the north.
heading northUse as a plain explanation of northbound.
Antonyms
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southboundUse for going toward the south.
southwardUse for movement toward the south.
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Northbound word family
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northbound
adverb
northward
Toward the north.
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