Word
northeast
Phoneticsnorth·east, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌnɔɹˈθist/
UK/nˈɔːθiːst/
In Japanese
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR. All sources.
Definitions
01compass point
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the direction that is exactly halfway between north and east.
n. the intercardinal compass point situated at a bearing of 45°.
“The wind was blowing from the northeast, bringing cold air from the sea.”
“The navigator adjusted the course to the northeast to avoid the shallow waters near the coastline.”
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02a region
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a part of a country or area that is in the northeast direction.
n. a specific geographical region located in the northeastern portion of a country or territory.
“Winters in the northeast of the country are usually very snowy.”
“Economic growth in the northeast has outpaced the national average due to a recent surge in the technology sector.”
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03located in or toward
A2 · Elementary
adj. describes something that is in the northeast or faces that way.
adj. situated in, toward, or facing the northeast.
“They live in the northeast corner of the city near the park.”
“The architect designed the northeast facade with large windows to capture the early morning light without the heat of the afternoon sun.”
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04moving toward
A2 · Elementary
adv. moving toward the direction of the northeast.
adv. in a direction toward the northeast.
“The birds began flying northeast as the weather started to get warmer.”
“The storm system is expected to move northeast across the plains before dissipating over the Great Lakes.”
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Etymology
By proprialization from northeast.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
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- A2 · Elementary
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