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northeast
adjective
adverb
noun
Situated in or oriented toward the northeast
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adjective
Situated in or oriented toward the northeast
“The northeasterly part of the island”
adjective
Coming from the northeast
“Northeasterly winds”
adverb
To, toward, or in the northeast
noun
A location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
noun
The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
noun
The direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
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The northeasterly part of the island
Northeasterly winds
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