north-east
noun · adjective · adverb
Simple meaning
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɔɹˈθist
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Definition
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noun
chiefly uk
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.
adjective
chiefly uk
Of, in or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.
adverb
To, toward, or in the northeast
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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This meaning: The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.
Used this way, north-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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The compass point that is one point north of northeast.
The compass point that is one point east of northeast.
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