Northeast (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees.

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Examples

• The hikers used their map to navigate due northeast through the dense forest.
• From the top of the mountain, we could see the city sprawling out to the northeast.
• The storm was forecast to move northeast across the region tonight, bringing heavy rain.
• To reach the village, follow the path for 2 miles in a northeast direction.
• The ship sailed northeast into the open sea, leaving the coastline behind.

Synonyms

• Northeastward
• NE
• Nor'-east

Hypernyms

• Point

Meaning ²

A location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Meaning ³

The northeastern region of the United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

• Northeastern United States

Meaning ⁴

The direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point.

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.