Dictionary definition for: Northeast
1. (n) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
2. (s) situated in or oriented toward the northeast; "the northeasterly part of the island"
3. (r) to, toward, or in the northeast
4. (n) the northeastern region of the United States
5. (s) coming from the northeast; "northeasterly winds"
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