01 n. The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.
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The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.
Entry
3 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Northeast
02 a. Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.
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Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.
Phrases & compounds
Northeast passage —
a passage or communication by sea between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north coast of Asia.
03 adv. Toward the northeast.
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Toward the northeast.