What is the meaning of northwards?

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noun

The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.
- synonyms: north, due north, northward, N

adverb

In a northern direction.
- usage: "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north"
- synonyms: north, northerly, northward

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