northeast
|north-east|
🇺🇸
/ˌnɔrθˈist/
🇬🇧
/ˌnɔːθˈiːst/
direction between north and east
Etymology
'northeast' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'norþ' meaning 'north' and 'east' meaning 'east'.
'norþeast' in Old English transformed into the modern English word 'northeast'.
Initially, it meant 'the direction between north and east', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between north and east, specifically at an angle of 45° to the east of due north.
The wind is coming from the northeast.
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Adjective 1
situated in, directed toward, or facing the northeast.
The northeast corner of the building is under construction.
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Adverb 1
toward the northeast.
The birds flew northeast for the winter.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 15:16