North Northeast (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point that is midway between north and northeast.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The pilot adjusted the plane's course to north-northeast to avoid the storm.
- The city lies at the north-northeast end of the state, near the border with Canada.
- The explorers set off in a north-northeast direction, following the ancient map.
- The strong winds blew from the north-northeast, making it difficult to navigate the boat.
- The tourists got lost in the woods, unable to determine which direction was north-northeast.