northeast

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English

Definitions

noun

The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.

adjective

Towards the northeast; northeastward.
In the northeast; northeastern.
From the northeast, northeasterly.

Related words

Synonyms

northeasterly northeastern north ne southeast northwest northwestern north-west north-western south-east north-eastern northern south-eastern north-east southeastern eastern

Antonyms

Associated

intersecting southwest concurrency corridor monsoon corner curves intersection glacier crater

Rhymes

beast ceased deceased creased increased decreased high priest love feast policed yeast

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