NORTHEAST

Definition

1. adverb to, toward, or in the northeast. — synonyms: north-east, nor'-east
2. adjective situated in or oriented toward the northeast. — synonyms: northeastern, northeasterly
3. adjective coming from the northeast. — synonyms: northeasterly
4. noun the compass point midway between north and east. — synonyms: nor'-east, northeastward, NE
5. noun the northeastern region of the United States. — synonyms: northeastern_United_States
6. noun the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point.
7. noun a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city.