northeast

northeast

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of northeast in English

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English

Alternative forms

  • north-east (UK)
  • nor'-east (nautical)
  • NE (abbreviation)

Etymology

From north +‎ east.

Pronunciation

Noun

northeast (plural northeasts)

  1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.
    Antonym: southwest

Coordinate terms

(compass points)


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Adjective

northeast (not generally comparable, comparative more northeast, superlative most northeast)

  1. Of, in or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.
  2. Situated toward or in the direction of the northeast; northeastward; northeasterly.
  3. Coming from the northeast; northeasterly.

Translations

Adverb

northeast (not generally comparable, comparative more northeast, superlative most northeast)

  1. Towards or in the direction of the northeast; northeastwards.

Translations

Anagrams

  • Athertons

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