Northerly

//ˈnɔɹðɚli//

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Noun

Adverb

Adjective

Adverb

The word "northerly" can be used as adjective, noun, adverb, adjective and adverb.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

auster southerly

Derived Terms

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

air current current of air wind

Related Terms

north northward

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

boreas north wind northly northwards

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