What is a direction suffix?

A direction suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to indicate direction. It's a kind of suffix that specifically relates to movement or orientation.

Here are some examples of direction suffixes and their meanings:

-ward(s): Indicates movement towards something.

* Homeward: Towards home

* Northward: Towards the north

-bound: Indicates a destination or direction.

* Westbound: Traveling in a westerly direction

* Schoolbound: Going to school

-wise: Indicates a direction in a metaphorical sense.

* Clockwise: In the direction that a clock's hands move

* Otherwise: In a different way (figuratively, not a physical direction)

-side: Indicates a direction relative to something.

* Lakeside: On the side of a lake

* Mountainside: On the side of a mountain

-way: Indicates a direction or route.

* Highway: A main road for travel

* Skyway: A road or bridge in the air

These suffixes can be attached to nouns, verbs, or adjectives to create new words indicating direction.