north

/nˈɔːθ/

/ˈnɔɹθ/

North

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise; the direction on the top of the map of the world

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)

synonyms : Union

a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city

the direction that is on the left side of a person facing the rising sun

synonyms : due north

British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)

the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point

north

toward or to the north

synonyms : northerly

north

near, toward, facing, in, or from the north

antonyms : south

Examples

1. The compass needle always points north.

2. The north side of the building gets the most sunlight in the morning.

3. Many migratory birds fly south for the winter and return north in the spring.

4. The compass needle points to the north when you're facing south.