north

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. a part of a country or the world that is in the north.

n. a specific geographic area or territory situated in the northern part of a country or the world.

“It is much colder in the north of the country during winter.”

“Economic disparities between the industrialised North and the agrarian South have shaped the nation's political landscape for decades.”

A1 · Beginner

adj. describing something that is in the north or a wind coming from the north.

adj. situated in or oriented toward the north; when referring to wind, it indicates the direction of origin.

Español:del norte

“A cold north wind blew across the lake all afternoon.”

“The north entrance of the stadium is reserved for staff and emergency vehicles during the tournament.”

A1 · Beginner

adv. towards the north.

adv. in a northerly direction; used as an adverb of direction.

“We drove north for three hours until we reached the border.”

“The storm system is expected to track north throughout the evening, bringing heavy rain to the coastal provinces.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the part of a magnet that points toward the Earth's North Pole.

n. the pole of a magnet that seeks the Earth's magnetic north pole.

“The north pole of one magnet will push away the north pole of another.”

“In this experiment, students must identify the north and south poles of the unmarked bar magnets using a compass.”

C1 · Advanced Economics Informal

adj. more than a certain amount or number.

adj. indicating a quantity or value greater than the specified amount.

“The repairs to the car will cost us north of a thousand dollars.”

“Market analysts predict that the company's valuation will remain north of fifty billion dollars despite the recent quarterly losses.”