North of Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɔɹθ/ /ˈəv
NAWRTH-uhv
nˈɔːθ/ /ˈɒv
NAWTH-ov
Definition
Used to say that something is located to the north side or direction from another place. It can also mean 'more than' a particular number or amount in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in geography (maps, locations). In casual speech, can mean 'greater than' a number—e.g., 'north of $100.' Formal or informal. Not interchangeable with just 'north.' Don't confuse with 'to the north of'—'north of' is more succinct.
Spanish: al norte dePortuguese (BR): ao norte dePortuguese (PT): a norte deChinese (Simplified): 在……以北Chinese (Traditional): 在……以北Hindi: के उत्तर मेंArabic: في شمالBengali: উত্তরে - উত্তরের (পরিমাণের চেয়ে বেশি)Russian: севернее - более чем (о количестве)Japanese: 北に - 北側に（位置） - 〜以上（数量）Vietnamese: phía bắc của - hơn (về số lượng)Korean: 북쪽에 - 이상(수량에 대해)Turkish: kuzeyinde - üstünde (miktarda)Urdu: شمال میں - سے زیادہ (تعداد میں)Indonesian: utara dari - lebih dari (jumlah)
Example Sentences
Canada is north of the United States.
basic
The mountains are north of the river.
basic
Their house is north of the school.
basic
You’ll find good restaurants just north of the downtown area.
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It usually costs north of $100 to eat there.
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The company has north of 500 employees now.
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