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northwest Synonyms

Another word for northwest

Choosing another word for northwest depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Situated toward, facing, or located in the northwest.

Usage Example

"Our office is located on the northwestern corner of the university campus."

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northwestern
Strong
northwesterly

• adverb (Context 2)

In, to, or toward the northwest.

Usage Example

"They drove fifty miles northwestward to reach the coastal nature reserve."

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northwestward
northwestwards
northwesterly

• adjective (Context 3)

Originating from or blowing from the northwest (especially of wind or weather).

Usage Example

"A cold northwesterly wind swept across the open plains overnight."

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northwesterly
Strong
northwestern

Opposites of northwest

The opposite of northwest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

southeast
southeastwards
southeastward
southeastern
southeasterly
See all opposites of northwest

• Nearby Words

northmost
northward
northwardly
northwest
northwester
northwesterly
northwestern

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Northwest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/northwest
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