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northeast
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northeast
Noun
  • The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.
Adjective
  • Towards the northeast; northeastward.
  • Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.
  • From the northwest, northwesterly
Northeast
Proper noun
  • The northeastern states of the United States.
  • The northeastern counties of England including Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Durham.
  • The northeastern part of any region.