Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
north-east
Adjective / Noun
/nɔːrθ iːst/
Definition
The direction or area that is midway between north and east, corresponding to a compass bearing of 45 degrees.
Examples
- The storm is moving towards the north-east.
- They traveled from the south-west to the north-east.
- In the map, the north-east region is highlighted in green.
Meaning
North-east can refer to both the cardinal direction and an area that lies in the direction of the north-east.
Synonyms
- NE
- Northeastward
- Northeasterly
