north by east
noun
Simple meaning
The compass point that is one point east of due north.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɔɹθˈbaɪˈist
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north
The compass point halfway between north and north-northeast; specifically at a bearing of 11.25°.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north
Used this way, north by east is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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