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north

UK
/nɔːθ/
US
/nɔrθ/

Translations

northnoun
norths
pl
UK
/nɔːθ/
US
/nɔrθ/
The north of the country is known for its beautiful mountains.
Север страны известен своими красивыми горами.
Additional translations
северный ветер
северная часть
Synonyms
north side
northern region
the North
north point
northward
Antonyms
south
northadjective
UK
/nɔːθ/
US
/nɔrθ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something situated in, facing, or moving toward the north.
Synonyms
north-facing
arctic
septentrional
boreal
northernmost
northward
northerly
northern
northadverb
Synonyms
northward
northwards
to the north
towards the north
up north
northerly
due north

Definitions

northnoun
The direction corresponding to 0° on a compass; one of the four cardinal points, pointing toward the North Pole.
The compass needle pointed steadily toward the north.
The northern part of a country, region, or town.
She grew up in the north of England, where the winters are quite cold.
northadjective
Situated in, facing, or moving toward the north.
They took the north road out of town.
Of wind or weather: coming from the north.
A strong north wind rattled the windows.
northadverb
Toward or in a northerly direction.
The expedition continued north across the tundra.
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