Meaning of the word northeast in English

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

northeast

US /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/
UK /ˌnɔːθˈiːst/
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Noun

the direction midway between north and east

Example:
The wind is blowing from the northeast.
The sun rises in the northeast during summer in some regions.
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Adjective

located in or directed toward the northeast

Example:
The house has a beautiful view of the northeast mountains.
They are planning a trip to the northeast region of the country.
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Adverb

in or toward the northeast

Example:
The storm is moving northeast.
They drove northeast for two hours.
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