northeast

Meanings

Plural: northeasts

Noun

• the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
• the northeastern region of the United States
• the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
• a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
• The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

Adjective Satellite

• situated in or oriented toward the northeast
  • "the northeasterly part of the island"
• coming from the northeast
  • "northeasterly winds"

Adverb

• to, toward, or in the northeast

Adj

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

Adv

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

Synonyms

NE, nor'-east, north-east, northeasterly, northeastern, northeastern United States, northeastward

Antonyms

southwest

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