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northeast

Pronunciation: [nɔrθˈiːst]

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Learn how to use northeast in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a direction on a compass that is between north and east. If you face the North and then turn a little to the right, you are facing northeast.

Example

The town lies to the northeast of the city.

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The school is not located in the northeast; it is to the southwest instead.

Example

Which way do we need to go to reach the northeast?

Context: “geography”

(adjective) describing something that is located in the direction between north and east. For example, you might say a house is northeast of your current spot.

Example

The northeast corner of the park is filled with beautiful flowers.

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The store is not in a northeast position; it's actually to the southeast.

Example

Is the restaurant located in a northeast area of town?

How to pronounce northeast

Pronunciation: [nɔrθˈiːst]

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