northeast

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
  2. noun the northeastern region of the United States
  3. noun the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point

Etymology

From Middle English northest, from Old English norþēast, equivalent to north + east.

In classic literature

Synonyms

nor'-east, northeastward, NE

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