NORTHEAST
Scrabble letter values: N1O1R1T1H4E1A1S1T1 = 12
Definition
- adverb to, toward, or in the northeast. — synonyms: north-east, nor'-east
- adjective situated in or oriented toward the northeast. — synonyms: northeastern, northeasterly
- adjective coming from the northeast. — synonyms: northeasterly
- noun the compass point midway between north and east. — synonyms: nor'-east, northeastward, NE
- noun the northeastern region of the United States. — synonyms: northeastern_United_States
- noun the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point.
- noun a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city.
Examples
- “the northeasterly part of the island”
- “northeasterly winds”
- “at 45 degrees”