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in the north

prep. phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

prep. phr.. Describes a location in the northern part of a country, region, or area.

prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating a location within the northern sector of a specified or implied geographical area.


SIMPLE

My cousins live in the north.

CONTEXTUAL

It gets much colder in the north of the country during the winter months.

COMPLEX

Historically, industrial development was concentrated in the north, while the south remained predominantly agricultural.

Usage

Use 'in the north of' a place (like a country or city) to specify the location.

Teaching tip

Contrast 'in the north' (location) with 'to the north' (direction of movement); also note that 'the North' (capitalized) can refer to a specific cultural or political region.

Pitfall

I live in north of Spain.I live in the north of Spain.When referring to a part of a region, the definite article 'the' is required before the direction.

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