northeasterly
|north-east-er-ly|
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/ˌnɔrˈθiːstərli/
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/ˌnɔːˈθiːstəli/
toward the northeast
Etymology
Etymology Information
'northeasterly' originates from the combination of 'north' and 'east,' with the suffix '-ly' indicating direction.
Historical Evolution
'northeasterly' evolved from the Old English words 'norþ' (north) and 'ēast' (east), combined with the directional suffix '-ly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'toward the northeast,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated in, directed toward, or coming from the northeast.
The ship sailed in a northeasterly direction.
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Adverb 1
in a direction toward the northeast.
The wind blew northeasterly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 14:53