Meaning of the word north in English

What does north mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

north

US /nɔːrθ/
UK /nɔːrθ/
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Noun

1.

the direction to the left of someone facing the rising sun, or any part of the world lying in that direction

Example:
The wind is blowing from the north.
They traveled north for two days.
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Adjective

1.

situated in, directed toward, or facing the north

Example:
The house has a north-facing window.
We drove along the north coast.
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Adverb

1.

in or toward the north

Example:
The birds fly north for the summer.
The city lies directly north of the river.
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