north-northeast

Thân thiện

The compass needle points steadily toward north-northeast.

Definition

Noun: * The compass point or direction that is midway between north and northeast. It is specifically 22.5 degrees east of due north.

Adverb: * To, toward, or in the direction of north-northeast.

Usage

• Noun (as a compass point or direction):
  • The storm is approaching from the north-northeast.
  • Set your course to north-northeast.
• Adverb (indicating movement or position):
  • The ship sailed north-northeast for two days.
  • The town lies north-northeast of the capital.

Advanced Usage

• Abbreviation: Often abbreviated as NNE on maps, compasses, and in navigation.
  • The wind is coming from NNE at 15 knots.

Variants and Related Words

• North-northeasterly (adjective & adverb): Coming from or moving toward the north-northeast.
  • A north-northeasterly wind brought cooler air.
• North-northeastern (adjective): Located in or characteristic of the north-northeast.
  • The north-northeastern region of the country.

Synonyms

• NNE (abbreviation)

Related Terms (Compass Points)

• North
• Northeast
• East-northeast (the next 16-point compass direction clockwise from north-northeast)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. to, toward, or in the north-northeast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nor'-nor'-east