northeast
noun/ˌnɔrθˈist/
Frequency rank: #3,914 most common English word
Meaning
The direction between north and east.
Example sentence
The storm is moving toward the northeast and is expected to reach the coast by tomorrow morning.
Synonyms & related words
- ne
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