B1
north vs northeastern vs northern
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| northnoun/nɔːrθ/ | Meaning The direction to your left when you face the rising sun, or the part of a place in that direction. | Goes with — | Example We drove north for three hours before we stopped. |
| northeasternadjective/ˌnɔːrθˈiːs.tərn/ | Meaning in, from or toward the northeast part of a place | Goes with northeastern region | Example Heavy snow is expected in the northeastern part of the country. |
| northernadjective/ˈnɔːr.ðərn/ | Meaning in or from the north of a place | Goes with northern part | Example You can sometimes see the northern lights in Norway in winter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many farmers live in the province.