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north-west
UK
/ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/
Translations
Compass direction and the north-western part of a place or region.
They travelled north-west for two days.
Ils ont voyagé vers le nord-ouest pendant deux jours.
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Antonyms
UK
/ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/
US
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/
Directional/relational adjective; no comparison forms.
They bought a house on the north-west side of the city.
Ils ont acheté une maison du côté nord-ouest de la ville.
Used to indicate direction or movement toward the north-west.
The river flows north-west through the valley.
La rivière coule vers le nord-ouest à travers la vallée.
Synonyms
to the northwest
toward the northwest
towards the northwest
in a northwesterly direction
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Definitions
They travelled north-west for two days.
The north-west of Scotland is known for its dramatic coastline.
They bought a house on the north-west side of the city.
The river flows north-west through the valley.