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US/ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/
UK/ˌnɔːθˈiːst/
the direction or region halfway between north and east
In context
A cold wind was blowing from the northeast all morning.
The storm is moving toward the northeast of the country.
Many tourists visit the northeast of Vietnam to see the mountains.
Words that go with northeast
noun + preposition
- in the northeastIt rains a lot in the northeast.
- to the northeastThe village lies to the northeast of the city.
- from the northeastThe wind comes from the northeast.
- northeast ofThe airport is just northeast of the town.
verb + adverb
- head northeastHead northeast until you reach the river.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the east-northCorrect: the northeast