northeast meaning and definition

NORTHEAST noun

Definition of northeast (noun)

1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   • synonyms: NE, nor'-east, northeastward
2. the northeastern region of the United States
   • synonyms: northeastern United States
3. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
4. a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city

NORTHEAST adjective

Definition of northeast (adjective)

1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast
   • "the northeasterly part of the island"
   • synonyms: northeasterly, northeastern
2. coming from the northeast
   • "northeasterly winds"
   • synonyms: northeasterly

NORTHEAST adverb

Definition of northeast (adverb)

1. to, toward, or in the northeast
   • synonyms: nor'-east, north-east