northbound
word
Definition
Going or moving toward the north, often used to describe travel routes like roads, trains, or vehicles heading in a northern direction.
Usage & Nuances
'Northbound' is mainly used in travel contexts (signs, maps, transport) and can be an adjective ('northbound train') or adverb ('traveling northbound'). Rare in daily conversation unless talking about travel routes.
Spanish: en dirección norte - hacia el nortePortuguese (BR): no sentido norte - em direção ao nortePortuguese (PT): no sentido norte - em direção ao norteChinese (Simplified): 北行的 - 朝北的Chinese (Traditional): 北行的 - 朝北的Hindi: उत्तर दिशा की ओर जाने वालाArabic: متجه شمالاً
Example Sentences
The northbound bus leaves at 7 AM.
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There is heavy traffic on the northbound highway.
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The sign says the next northbound exit is closed.
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We took the northbound train to visit my cousin.
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Is this the northbound platform or do I need to cross over?
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All the northbound lanes were closed after the accident.
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