Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
north-west
Adverb / Noun / Adjective
/nɔrθ-wɛst/
Definition
A direction on the compass that is halfway between north and west. It is often abbreviated as NW.
Examples
- The storm is coming from the north-west.
- The village is situated to the north-west of the city.
- He traveled north-west to reach the mountains.
Meaning
North-west refers to the area or direction that is located towards the top left when facing a standard map oriented with north at the top.
Synonyms
- NW
- Northwest
- Northwestward
