northeastern
northeastern
Definition
north·east·ern ()
adjective
- in, of, to, toward, or facing the northeast
- from the northeast a northeastern wind
- ☆ of or characteristic of the Northeast or New England
Northeastern
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- province: Currently 3,200 Korean troops are stationed in Iraq's northeastern province of Irbil.
- coast: The Bay of Fires is a four-day escorted walk along the remote northeastern coast of Tasmania, through the pristine Mount William National Park.
- corner: The item will appear in the northeastern corner of the map.
- tip: The North End, occupying the northeastern tip of the peninsula, is the historic city center.
- border: There is also a small quarry toward the northeastern border of the Park.
- edge: At the northeastern edge of Vancouver Island is a lesser known collection of Gulf Islands.
Modifying Another Word
- far: Finally, the far northeastern portion of the country is the third climate sub-region.
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