Pronunciation

/nɔːθ/

Definitions

• Noun: One of the four main points of the compass, located at 0°, which lies directly opposite south and is the direction towards the North Pole. For example: “The house faces north.”
• Adjective: Situated in, moving towards, or facing the direction of north. For example: “We’re heading north on the highway.”

Noun Usage Examples

• “The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, while the North Star remains fixed in the northern sky.”
• “She moved to the northern part of the country where winters are colder.”

Adjective Usage Examples

• “The north wind brought a chill to the air.”
• “The north-facing windows receive less sunlight.”

Phrases

• “Go north” means to travel in the direction of the North Pole.
• “North of something” refers to a location that is further up along the same meridian than another place. Example: “Our new house is north of the city center.”
• “To the north of” signifies a direction or location relative to something else. Example: “Canada is to the north of the United States.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “They embarked on a journey to explore the uncharted territories of the north.”
• Adjective: “The north side of the mountain receives less snowfall due to its sheltered position.”

Synonyms

• Northerly (adjective)
• Northern (adjective) -北极 (noun, referring to Earth’s North Pole) -北边 (noun, informal Chinese for “the north”)

Note: Depending on context, “north” can also be used metaphorically to mean ‘upward’ in terms of progress, advancement, or improvement. However, this usage is not typically defined in a dictionary entry like a standard geographical reference.