North
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/nɔrθ/
🇬🇧
/nɔːθ/
(north)
direction opposite to south
Etymology
Etymology Information
'North' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'norð,' where 'norð' meant 'north.'
Historical Evolution
'Norð' changed from Old English word 'norð' and eventually became the modern English word 'north'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the direction opposite to the south,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction in which a compass needle normally points, towards the horizon on the left-hand side of a person facing east.
The compass pointed north.
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Adjective 1
situated in or facing the north.
The north wall of the building is painted blue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 19:58