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Windward

🔄 Synonyms of "Windward"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
upwindverb	in the direction from which the wind is blowing
downwind	in the same direction as the wind is blowing

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
upwindverb	in the direction from which the wind is blowing
leeward	Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
downwind	in the same direction as the wind is blowing
upwindverb	in the direction from which the wind is blowing
weathernoun	The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
leewardnoun	Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
windnoun	(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
alee	On the lee side of a ship, to the leeward side (vs aweather)
ventnoun	An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.
winds	a Norwegian neoclassical/progressive metal band formed in 1998.
windwise	In the direction of the wind.
westwardly	In a westward direction.
westerly	(of wind) Coming from the west.
westwardnoun	The western region or countries; the west.
shoreward	In the direction of the shoreline, relatively speaking.
eastwardly	In or from an easterly direction.
soundward	Describing the direction from which a sound is coming
west-southwesterlynoun	Situated toward or in the direction of west-southwest.
west-northwestward	Situated toward or in the direction of the west-northwest.
head to wind	(nautical) Having the bow of a boat facing directly into the wind
following	Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
westernly	(obsolete) In or towards the west.