northwest
adverb/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/
Frequency rank: #3,515 most common English word
Meaning
The direction between north and west.
Example sentence
She decided to travel northwest to reach the mountain village.
Synonyms & related words
- northwestward
- northwestwardly
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 3,501–3,600
- logicalSensible and based on clear reasoning.
- masona person who builds or works with stone or brick.
- meaningfulHaving a serious, useful, or important purpose.
- migrationThe seasonal movement of animals or people from one place to another.
- missileA weapon that is fired or thrown to hit a distant target.
- organA part of the body that performs a particular function, such as the heart.
- patrolA regular trip made to watch over and protect an area; to make such a trip.
- peerA person of the same age, rank, or group; to look closely.
- pepperA spicy powder used to flavor food; a vegetable used in cooking.
- pigA farm animal with a fat body and short legs, kept for its meat.