northeastward

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northeastward

The river flows northeastward toward the gulf.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Toward the northeast: Describing a direction, movement, or location that is oriented or heading toward the northeast.

  2. Adverb:

    • In a northeastward direction: Describing the manner of moving or facing toward the northeast.

  3. Noun:

    • The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees: The specific direction on a compass, abbreviated as NE.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • They began their northeastward journey at dawn.
    • The map shows a northeastward trend in the mountain range.

  • Adverb:

    • The storm is moving northeastward.
    • We sailed northeastward for two days.

  • Noun:

    • The lighthouse is located to the northeastward of the harbor.
    • He pointed to the northeastward on the compass.
Advanced Usage
  • "To the northeastward": A more formal or nautical phrase indicating a direction.
    • The fleet was ordered to proceed to the northeastward.
Variants and Related Words

  • Northeastwardly (adverb): Synonym for the adverb form, meaning in a northeastward direction.

    • The winds blew northeastwardly.

  • Northeast (noun, adjective, adverb): The more common term for the direction or region. "Northeastward" often emphasizes the direction of movement more strongly.

    • We live in the northeast. (noun: region)
    • A northeast wind. (adjective: coming from the northeast)
    • Travel northeast for 10 miles. (adverb: toward the northeast)
Synonyms
  • Northeasterly (adjective/adverb): Often interchangeable, especially for wind direction coming the northeast. "Northeastward" more consistently implies movement the northeast.
  • NE (noun): The abbreviation for the compass point.
Related Phrases
  • In a northeastward direction: A more descriptive phrase equivalent to the adverb.
    • The migration follows a route in a northeastward direction.
northeastward

The river flows northeastward toward the gulf.

Adjective
  1. toward the northeast
Adverb
  1. in a northeastward direction
    • the river flows northeastward to the gulf
Noun
  1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

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