Difference between Upwind and Windward

What is the difference between Upwind and Windward?

Upwind as an adjective is exposed to the wind while Windward as an adjective is towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: exposed to the wind

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in the direction from which the wind is blowing

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a direction from which the wind blows, against the wind.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.On the side exposed to the wind.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: sailing into the windin a position of vantage.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The direction from which the wind blows.The side receiving the wind's force.

We hope you now know whether to use Upwind or Windward in your sentence.