northeast Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
    NE; northeastward; nor'-east.
  2. noun the northeastern region of the United States
    northeastern United States.
  3. noun the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
  4. noun a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city
  5. adjective satellite situated in or oriented toward the northeast
    northeasterly; northeastern.
    • the northeasterly part of the island
  6. adjective satellite coming from the northeast
    northeasterly.
    • northeasterly winds
  7. adverb to, toward, or in the northeast
    north-east; nor'-east.

WordNet

North`east" noun
Definitions
  1. The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.
North`east" adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.
North`east" adverb
Definitions
  1. Toward the northeast.

Webster 1913