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Northeast
01
the direction midway between north and east
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Examples
The storm is moving in from the northeast.
02
a region or area located in the northeastern part of a larger geographic area, such as a country, state, or city
Examples
The northeast of the country has a strong industrial presence.
northeast
01
located or positioned toward the northeastern direction
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
She enjoys hiking in the northeast region of the country during the autumn.
02
originating or moving from the northeastern direction
Examples
The northeast winds were strong, making the sailing difficult.
northeast
01
in the direction midway between north and east
Grammatical Information
adverb of movement and direction
Examples
The highway stretched northeast, leading to a charming town nestled in the hills.
Lexical Tree
northeast
north
east
