Northeast

Quick meaning: Northeast is a noun meaning The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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.
4. Towards the direction of the northeast; northeastwards.

Example Sentences

a northeast wind

a northeast course

We are travelling northeast at the moment.

The task of discussing priority concerns for this region is complicated by the fact that there are essentially two rural northeasts.

Word Forms

• northeasts
• north-east

Synonyms for northeast

Depending on context, synonyms include north, northeasterly, northeastern, ne.

Antonyms for northeast

Common opposites include southwest.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include northeasterly, northeastern, north, ne, southeast, northwest.

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