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northeastward Definition

north·east·ward (nôrt̸h′ēst′wərd; naut. nôr′-)

adverb, adjective

toward the northeast

noun

a northeastward direction, point, or region
northeastward Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • extend: In the east of the region the lowlands extend northeastwards along the fault-guided Lagan Valley.

Noun used with modifier

  • view: Although of modest elevation it does command a splendid view northeastwards across Loch Tulla to the stark emptiness of Rannoch Moor beyond.