Word: Northeast

Pronunciation

/ˌnɔːθ ˈiːst/

Definitions

• Adjective: Situated in, moving toward, or facing the direction between north and east; the compass point that is one quarter of the way round from due north. Example: “The sun rises in the northeast.”

Noun

• A point, direction, or area lying towards the northeast. Example: “The storm was moving in a northeast direction.”
• A region or area located in the northeastern part of a country or continent. Example: “Northeast China has a rich cultural heritage.”

Phrases

• “Northeast by east”: A specific compass point slightly closer to east than northeast.
• “Drive northeast on the highway”: To move in the direction between north and east.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The wind was blowing from the northeast, bringing colder air with it.”
• Noun: “We took a trip to the beautiful northeast coast last summer.”

Synonyms

• NNE (North-Northeast)
• Northeastern
• Northeasterly (as an adjective for direction)
• In geographical contexts, may be synonymous with regions such as “upper east,” “northeastern part,” etc., depending on the location being referred to.