First Known Use: before 12th century
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1north
adverb \ˈnȯrth\
: to or toward the north
Full Definition of NORTH
: to, toward, or in the north
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Origin of NORTH
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German nord north and perhaps to Greek nerteros lower, infernal
2north
adjective
: located in or toward the north
: coming from the north
Full Definition of NORTH
1
: situated toward or at the north <the north entrance>
2
: coming from the north <a north wind>
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First Known Use of NORTH
before 12th century
3north
noun
: the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of south
the north : regions or countries north of a certain point; especially : the northern part of the U.S.
Full Definition of NORTH
1
a : the direction of the north terrestrial pole : the direction to the left of one facing east b : the compass point directly opposite to south
2
capitalized a : regions or countries lying to the north of a specified or implied point of orientation b : the industrially and economically developed nations of the world — compare south 5
3
often capitalized a : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the north or at the top of a diagram b : a person occupying this position in the course of a specified activity (as the game of bridge)
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First Known Use of NORTH
13th century
North
biographical name \ˈnȯrth\
Definition of NORTH
Douglass Cecil 1920– Am. econ.
North
biographical name
Definition of NORTH
Frederick 1732–1792 Lord North Eng. statesman; prime min. (1770–82)
North
biographical name
Definition of NORTH
Sir Thomas 1535–?1603 Eng. translator
NORTH Defined for Kids
1north
adverb \ˈnȯrth\
Definition of NORTH for Kids
: to or toward the north <It's north of here.>
2north
adjective
Definition of NORTH for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the north <the north entrance> <a north wind>
3north
noun
Definition of NORTH for Kids
1
: the direction to the left of someone facing east : the compass point opposite to south
2
cap : regions or countries north of a point that is mentioned or understood
North
geographical name
Definition of NORTH for Kids
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island N New Zealand
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