adj, adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   In or toward the northeast.

Adjective

1. 1
   toward the northeast wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   Toward the northeast.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a northeastward direction wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

nenor'-eastnorthnortheastnortheastnortheastwardly

Etymology

From northeast + -ward.

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