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northeast

nort·heast

UK/noːˈθɪjst/ US/ˌnɔˈrθist/ fairly common uk us
noun (2) adjective (2) adverb (1)

noun

1.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

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adjective

1.

situated in or oriented toward the northeast

  • “the northeasterly part of the island”
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2.

coming from the northeast

  • “northeasterly winds”
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adverb

1.

to, toward, or in the northeast

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Origin

From Middle English northest, from Old English norþēast, equivalent to north + east.

Phrases

  • New England

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