| n. | 1. | The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region. | |||
| a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point;
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| adv. | 1. | Toward the northeast. | |||
| Noun | 1. | northeast - the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees |
| 2. | Northeast - the northeastern region of the United States Synonyms: northeastern United States | |
| Adj. | 1. | northeast - situated in or oriented toward the northeast; "the northeasterly part of the island" Synonyms: northeastern, northeasterly |
| 2. | northeast - coming from the northeast; "northeasterly winds" Synonyms: northeasterly | |
| Adv. | 1. | northeast - to, toward, or in the northeast Synonyms: nor'-east, north-east |
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