northeast

== English == === Alternative forms === north-east (UK) nor'-east (nautical) NE (abbreviation) === Etymology === From Middle English northest, from Old English norþēast, equivalent to north +‎ east. === Pronunciation === === Noun === northeast (plural northeasts) The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°. Antonym: southwest ==== Coordinate terms ==== compass points: [edit] ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === northeast (not generally comparable, comparative more northeast, superlative most northeast) Of, in or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern. Situated toward or in the direction of the northeast; northeastward; northeasterly. Coming from the northeast; northeasterly. ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === northeast (not generally comparable, comparative further northeast or farther northeast, superlative furthest northeast or farthest northeast) Towards the direction of the northeast; northeastwards. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Athertons