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Definition of north - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cardinal directiondirection opposite to south on a compass
- The compass needle always points north.
2.
geographyregion of a country lying toward its northern side
- The north of England is known for its rugged landscapes.
3.
socio-economicRare developed countries in global contextRare
- The North often aids developing nations.
Adjective
1.
locationsituated in the northern part of a place
- The north side of the city is quieter.
2.
directioncoming from the polar direction especially describing wind
- A strong north wind blew all night.
3.
movementmoving towards or facing the north
- The hikers took the north trail.
Adverb
1.
directional movementtowards the direction opposite to the south
- If you keep heading north, you'll reach the lake..
2.
relative positionlocated above another place on a standard map
- The city is located north of the river.
Expressions with north
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located in a place that lies to the north of something
Her village is north of the big lake.
move or travel towards the north direction
We decided to head north for our vacation.
the northern and southern regions
The north and south have different climates.
area located towards the north
The north side of the city is quieter.
wind coming from the north, often cold and harsh
The north wind brought snow and freezing temperatures.
located in the central part of the northern area
The north-central region of the state is known for its forests..
towards the north exactly
The compass pointed due north.
towards or in the northern part of a country or region
Every summer, we travel up north to visit my grandparents..
in or to the northern side of a border
They live just north of the border.
correct course or right direction
Her values were her true north in life.
direction indicated by a compass needle
The hiker checked the compass north before proceeding.
toward the point on the compass between north and northwest
The ship sailed north by west.
the weather is often cold and rainy
It's grim up north during winter.
regions located above the 60th parallel north latitude
Many people living north of 60 experience extreme cold and midnight sun.
art work area planned for steady indirect daylight from the north
She chose a studio with a north light for painting.
40-acre section of land located north
The farmer worked hard on the north forty every day.
northern city with many canals
Stockholm is another Venice of the North.
compass point between north and northeast
The ship sailed north by northeast.
positive pole of a magnetic dipole
The compass needle's north pole points to Earth's north.
relating to the North Pole or its region
The north-polar ice cap is melting rapidly..
direction a compass needle points on Earth
The hiker used a compass to find magnetic north.
key measure guiding a company's growth and product success
The north star metric helps teams focus on what matters most.
compass point halfway between east and east-northeast
The ship sailed east by north to reach the island.
compass point 11.25° clockwise from north
The ship sailed north by east.
Origin of north
Old English, norð (north)
Terms with north included in their meaning
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nation
country of fifty states located on the North American continent
direction
designating the side facing west when facing north
cardinal direction
direction opposite to north at 180°
acr: United States of America
country located in North America
seasons
autumn season in North America
acr: North
direction pointing toward the top of most maps
acr: United States
country in North America
geography
the area or direction to the left when facing north
map direction
from north to south of
direction
designating the side of the body to the east when facing north
direction
to the north or a more northerly place
prairie mammal
large shaggy-haired bison of North America
animal
large North American bear with black fur
animals
species of bear native to North America and Eurasia
food
North African dish with steamed semolina and stew
animal
wild canine native to North America
animal
common nonvenomous snake of North America, typically green or brown
north american animal
small North American mammal that hibernates in winter
navigation
angle from equator showing position north or south, shown by parallels
abr: Northwest
direction between north and west on a compass
wildlife
large bird native to North America
animal
large North American frog known for its deep call
finance
unit of currency in several Middle Eastern and North African countries
geography
relating to the North or South Pole
Examples of north in a sentence
Birds migrate to the north during summer. The north experiences harsh winters. They traveled to the north for vacation. The North has a significant influence on global policies. Many technological advancements originate from the North. The north entrance is always open.
They live in the north district of the town. The north breeze was refreshing on a hot day. They faced a chilly north wind during the hike. They boarded the north train at noon. The north wall faces the Arctic Ocean. Drive north for two miles. The birds migrate north every spring. The farm lies north of the village. We traveled north to reach the border.
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- French:nord, du nord, ...
- German:Norden, nördlich, ...
- Italian:nord, settentrionale, ...
- Spanish:norte, norteño, ...
- Portuguese:norte, setentrional, ...
- Chinese:北方, 北方的, ...
- Japanese:北, 北の, ...
- Arabic:شَمَال, شِمالِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:צָפוֹן, צְפוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:север, северный, ...
- Ukrainian:північ, північний, ...
- Hindi:उत्तर, उत्तरी, ...
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