northeast
word
/ˌnɔɹˈθist/
nor-THEEST
/nˈɔːθiːst/
naw-THEEST
Definition
The direction between north and east on a compass; also used to describe the part of a region, country, or city that is in this direction.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a noun and an adjective (e.g., 'the northeast of France', 'a northeast wind'). Often capitalized when referring to official regions ('the Northeast'). Be clear about whether you're talking about direction or a specific area.
Spanish: norestePortuguese (BR): nordestePortuguese (PT): nordesteChinese (Simplified): 东北Chinese (Traditional): 東北Hindi: उत्तर-पूर्वArabic: الشمال الشرقيBengali: উত্তর-পূর্বRussian: северо-востокJapanese: 北東Vietnamese: đông bắcKorean: 북동Turkish: kuzeydoğuUrdu: شمال مشرقIndonesian: timur laut
Example Sentences
The birds fly to the northeast in spring.
basic
New York is in the northeast of the United States.
basic
The wind is coming from the northeast today.
basic
He’s moving to a small town in the northeast for work.
natural
The northeast gets a lot of snow every winter.
natural
Drive about ten miles northeast and you’ll reach the lake.
natural