southwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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The strongest winds will be on and ahead of a cold front that will move southwards through the day.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
At the start of January a spell of notably harsh winter weather brought Arctic winds southwards along with heavy snow, widespread ice and biting temperatures.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
The sleet and snow showers that moved southwards across the country on Thursday night created a visual treat for our BBC WeatherWatchers, but also meant slippery roads and pavements for those venturing out.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
By Monday the colder air in the north will have been swept southwards on a northerly wind bringing down an arctic maritime airmass - and that means the chance of snow.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
The dark birds passed over now and again; but as the westering Sun grew red they disappeared southwards.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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