ENGLISH DICTIONARY

East-northeast

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: East-northeast is a noun meaning The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.

Meaning

The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

An east-northeast wind.
An east-northeast course.
We are travelling east-northeast at the moment.

Antonyms for east-northeast

Common opposites include west-southwest.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include east-north-east, north-northeast, east-southeast, north-northwest, south-southeast, northeast.

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