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Word: North
Speech Type: Noun
Old English north, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch noord and German nord
nɔːθ
the direction in which a compass needle normally points, towards the horizon on the left-hand side of a person facing east, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction
Short Definition:direction in which compass needle points
Examples:- a bitter wind blew from the north
- Mount Kenya is to the north of Nairobi
the northern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town
Short Definition:northern part of country etc.
Examples:- there will be heavy wintry showers, particularly in the north
the player occupying a designated position at the table, sitting opposite and partnering South
Short Definition:player opposite South
Examples:- North deals and opens one club
Word: North
Speech Type: Adjective
nɔːθ
lying towards, near, or facing the north
Short Definition:lying towards or facing north
Examples:- the north bank of the river
- the north door
of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, region, or town
Short Definition:of northern part of country etc.
Examples:- North Wales
- North African
Word: North
Speech Type: Adverb
nɔːθ
to or towards the north
Short Definition:to or towards north
Examples:- the town is twenty-five miles north of Newport
- a north-facing wall
above (a particular amount, cost, etc.)
Short Definition:above
Examples:- they expect to spend north of $6 million for this latest campaign
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