southward
adv. placeadv. moving or facing toward the south. You use this to describe a direction of travel or the way something points.
adv. moving, facing, or directed toward the south. Typically modifies verbs of motion or orientation.
The birds fly southward for the winter.
After crossing the border, the hikers continued southward until they reached the edge of the forest.
The expedition shifted its focus southward, hoping to find more hospitable terrain before the onset of the heavy seasonal rains.
From south + -ward.
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
He lives in the southward part of townHe lives in the southern part of townSouthward describes direction of movement or orientation; southern is the adjective used to describe a fixed location.