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1northeast
adverb north·east \nȯrth-ˈēst, nautical nȯr-ˈēst\
: to or toward the northeast
Full Definition of NORTHEAST
: to, toward, or in the northeast
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First Known Use of NORTHEAST
before 12th century
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2northeast
adjective
: located in or toward the northeast
: coming from the northeast
Full Definition of NORTHEAST
1
: coming from the northeast <a northeast wind>
2
: situated toward or at the northeast <the northeast corner>
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before 12th century
3northeast
noun
: the direction between north and east
the northeast : the northeastern part of a country or region; especially : the northeastern part of the U.S.
Full Definition of NORTHEAST
1
a : the general direction between north and east b : the point midway between the north and east compass points
2
capitalized : regions or countries lying to the northeast of a specified or implied point of orientation
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First Known Use of NORTHEAST
12th century
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1northeast
adverb north·east \nȯrth-ˈēst\
Definition of NORTHEAST for Kids
: to or toward the direction between north and east <We headed northeast.>
2northeast
adjective
Definition of NORTHEAST for Kids
: placed toward, facing, or coming from the northeast <the northeast part of a state>
3northeast
noun
Definition of NORTHEAST for Kids
1
: the direction between north and east
2
cap : regions or countries northeast of a point that is mentioned or understood
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