northeast

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The direction halfway between north and east.

   The storm was moving toward the northeast.

2. 2
   adv

   Toward or in the northeast.

   We are travelling northeast at the moment.

3. 3
   adj

   In, facing, or coming from the northeast.

   A chilly northeast wind blew off the sea.

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

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