northeast
northeast Lexical Profile
northeast Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Situated in, directed toward, or facing the northeast.
"We chose a campsite on the northeast shore of the lake to catch the morning sun."
Originating or blowing from the northeast (especially of wind or weather).
"A cold northeast wind blew steadily across the harbor all afternoon."
• adverb
To, toward, or in the northeast.
"The hiking trail winds northeast through the valley before ascending the ridge."
• noun
The compass point or direction halfway between north and east, at a bearing of 45 degrees.
"Dark storm clouds were gathering rapidly in the northeast."
The northeastern part or region of a country, continent, or geographical area.
"Autumn foliage is particularly vibrant across the northeast in October."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English norþeast, a compound of norþ ('north') and east ('east').