northeast

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   situated in or oriented toward the northeast

   the northeasterly part of the island

2. 2
   adj

   coming from the northeast

   northeasterly winds

3. 3
   noun

   The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

   The task of discussing priority concerns for this region is complicated by the fact that there are essentially two rural northeasts.

4. 4
   adj

   Situated toward or in the direction of the northeast; northeastward; northeasterly.

   a northeast course

5. 5
   adj

   Coming from the northeast; northeasterly.

   a northeast wind

6. 6
   adv

   Towards the direction of the northeast; northeastwards.

   We are travelling northeast at the moment.

7. 7
   name

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.

   Many of the dynamics today in West Virginia would be familiar in old industrial towns in the Northeast, or in rural communities across the Midwest.

8. 8
   adv

   to, toward, or in the northeast

Etymology

From Middle English northest, from Old English norþēast, equivalent to north + east.