Noun
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a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
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the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
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the northeastern region of the United States
- northeastern united states -
the compass point midway between north and east
at 45 degrees
- nor' east
Adjective
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coming from the northeast
"northeasterly winds"
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situated in or oriented toward the northeast
"the northeasterly part of the island"
Adverb
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to, toward, or in the northeast
- north east - nor' east