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Northwest
01
the direction midway between north and west
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
If you look to the northwest, you can see the mountain range.
02
an area situated in the northwest of a defined geographic space
Examples
The northwest of the country is famous for its stunning coastlines.
northwest
01
in the direction midway between north and west
Grammatical Information
interrogative adverb
Examples
The river flowed northwest, cutting through the rugged terrain of the wilderness.
northwest
01
located or positioned toward the northwestern direction
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The northwest corner of the city experiences strong winds during the winter.
02
originating or blowing from the direction of the northwest
Examples
The northwest wind brought cooler air to the region.
Lexical Tree
northwest
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