NORTHEAST


Meaning of NORTHEAST in English

I. nȯrth-ˈēst, naut nȯr-ˈēst adverb

Date: before 12th century

: to, toward, or in the northeast

II. adjective

Date: before 12th century

1. : coming from the northeast

a northeast wind

2. : situated toward or at the northeast

the northeast corner

III. noun

Date: 12th century

1.

a. : the general direction between north and east

b. : the point midway between the north and east compass points

2. capitalized : regions or countries lying to the northeast of a specified or implied point of orientation

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.