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northeast - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'northeast' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Northeast [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.
2 . Northeast [ adv.]
- Toward the northeast.
3 . Northeast [ n.]
- The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

Meaning of 'northeast' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . northeast [ s]
Meaning (1):
- coming from the northeast
Example in sentence:
  • northeasterly winds
Meaning (2):
- situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Example in sentence:
  • the northeasterly part of the island