Definition of 'northeast'

Noun

1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
      Synonyms: nor'-east northeastward NE
2. the northeastern region of the United States
      Synonyms: northeastern United States

Adjective

1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast; "the northeasterly part of the island"
      Synonyms: northeastern northeasterly
2. coming from the northeast; "northeasterly winds"
      Synonyms: northeasterly

Adverb

1. to, toward, or in the northeast
      Synonyms: north-east nor'-east

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