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| 1. | [ noun ] (geography) the northeastern region of the United States | |
| Synonyms: | northeastern_united_states | |
| Related terms: | geographical_area East | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] situated in or oriented toward the northeast | |
| Synonyms: | northeasterly northeastern | |
| Examples: | "the northeasterly part of the island" |
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| Related terms: | north | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | |
| Synonyms: | NE nor'-east | |
| Related terms: | compass_point | |
| 4. | [ adverb ] to, toward, or in the northeast | |
| Synonyms: | north-east nor'-east | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] coming from the northeast | |
| Synonyms: | northeasterly | |
| Examples: | "northeasterly winds" |
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| Related terms: | north | |
| Similar spelling: |
northeaster northeastern north-east north-west Northwest North_Star northwester northwestern North_Korea Northcutt Northcott North_Sea north_side |
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