western vs westwardly

western

adj
  • Blowing from the west; westerly. 

  • Occidental. 

  • Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west. 

noun
  • A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850-1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture. 

westwardly

adj
  • Blowing from the west (of wind). 

  • Situated in or moving towards the west. 

adv
  • In a westward direction. 

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