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north

/nɔːθ/

/nɔrθ/

northnoun

norths

/nɔːθ/

/nɔrθ/

Translations

север

The north of the country is known for its beautiful mountains.

Север страны известен своими красивыми горами.

Additional translations

северный ветер

северная часть

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

north side

northern region

the North

north point

northward

Antonyms

south

northadjective

/nɔːθ/

/nɔrθ/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something situated in, facing, or moving toward the north.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

northadverb

Definitions

Toward or in a northerly direction.

The expedition continued north across the tundra.

Synonyms

northward

northwards

to the north

towards the north

up north

northerly

due north

northproper noun

Definitions

The North: the northern part of a particular region, country, or the world regarded as a distinct entity.

Industrial heritage is an important part of the culture of the North.