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northwest

The compass needle points to the northwest.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The compass point midway between north and west: The direction exactly halfway between north and west, specifically at 315 degrees on a compass.
    • A region or area situated in this direction: A location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city.
    • A specific geographical region: Often capitalized ("the Northwest") to refer to a specific area, such as the northwestern part of the United States.

  2. Adjective:

    • Situated in or oriented toward the northwest: Describing something located in the northwestern part or facing the northwest direction.
    • Coming from the northwest: Describing something, especially wind or weather, originating from the northwest direction.

  3. Adverb:

    • To, toward, or in the northwest: Describing movement or position in relation to the northwest direction.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The storm is approaching from the northwest.
    • Seattle is a major city in the Pacific Northwest.
    • On the map, the treasure is marked to the northwest of the village.

  • Adjective:

    • They bought a house in the northwest corner of the town.
    • A cold northwest wind brought a sudden drop in temperature.

  • Adverb:

    • After the junction, continue driving northwest for five miles.
    • The migrating birds fly northwest each spring.
Advanced Usage

  • "the Northwest": When capitalized, it often refers to a specific, well-known region. In the U.S., it typically means the Pacific Northwest (e.g., Washington, Oregon). In historical contexts, it can refer to the Old Northwest Territory.

    • The exploration of the Northwest was a major chapter in American history.

  • "northwest by north" (NWbN) / "northwest by west" (NWbW): More precise compass points adjacent to northwest.

    • The ship adjusted its course to northwest by west.
Variants and Related Words

  • Northwesterly (adjective/adverb): A synonym often used to describe wind or a general direction from or toward the northwest.

    • The forecast predicts northwesterly winds at 15 knots.

  • Northwestern (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a northwest region.

    • She studies the northwestern dialects of the language.

  • Northwestward (adjective/adverb): In a northwest direction.

    • They began their northwestward journey at dawn.
Synonyms
  • NW (abbreviation): The standard written abbreviation for northwest.
  • Northwesterly: (For direction/origin).
Antonyms
  • Southeast: The compass point directly opposite northwest.
Related Phrases

  • Northwest Passage: A historical sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America.

    • Explorers long sought a Northwest Passage to Asia.

  • Northwest Territories: A federal territory of Canada.

    • Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories.
northwest

The compass needle points to the northwest.

Adjective
  1. coming from the northwest
    • northwesterly winds
  2. situated in or oriented toward the northwest
Adverb
  1. to, toward, or in the northwest
Noun
  1. a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city
  2. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
  3. the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
  4. the northwestern region of the United States

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