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(nôrt̸h′ēst′; naut. nôr′-)

noun

the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between north and east; 45° east of due north
a district or region in or toward this direction

adjective

in, of, to, toward, or facing the northeast
from the northeast: a northeast wind

adverb

in or toward the northeast

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noun

Abbr. NE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and due east, or 45° east of due north.
An area or region lying in the northeast.
Northeast A region of the northeast United States, generally including the New England states, New York, and sometimes Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

adjective

To, toward, of, facing, or in the northeast.
Originating in or coming from the northeast: a northeast wind.

adverb

In, from, or toward the northeast.

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north·eastˈern adjective

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