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northeasterly Definition

north·east·erly (--)

adjective, adverb

  1. in or toward the northeast
  2. from the northeast, as a wind

northeasterly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wind: Friday The northeasterly wind will make conditions feel noticeable colder, with the unsettled weather set to continue.
  • direction: We followed them in a northeasterly direction for about 45 miles.
  • gale: The weather during the early part of the summer was generally good tho in July a northeasterly gale caused some problems to the moorings.