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Word: North-east
Speech Type: Noun
ˌnɔːθˈiːst
the direction towards the point of the horizon midway between north and east
Short Definition:direction between north and east
Examples:- I pointed to the north-east
the north-eastern part of a country, region, or town
Short Definition:part of country etc. towards north-east
Examples:- the north-east of Scotland
Word: North-east
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌnɔːθˈiːst
lying towards, near, or facing the north-east
Short Definition:lying towards or facing north-east
Examples:- a seaside resort on the north-east coast of Kent
of or denoting the north-eastern part of a specified country, region, or town
Short Definition:of part of country etc. lying towards north-east
Examples:- north-east London
Word: North-east
Speech Type: Adverb
ˌnɔːθˈiːst
to or towards the north-east
Short Definition:to or towards north-east
Examples:- the ship sailed north-east
- the north-east-facing slopes
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