Synonyms for

North

Verb / nɔ:rθ / Another word for north — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

North is the direction that is at the top of a map or globe, opposite to south.

Synonyms & similar words

north northward magneticnorth secondearlofguilford compassnorth n duenorth union fredericknorth northerly south northwards northern up top upper high superior ceiling zenith peak summit crest vertex apex acme pinnacle crown head tip point direction

Synonyms by register

Formal

northern arctic boreal

Informal

up north the top

Literary

septentrional hyperborean

Antonyms

south east west down below nadir

Common collocations

  • north pole
  • north star
  • north america
  • north atlantic
  • north korea
  • north wind
  • north face
  • north side

Word family

noun north
adjective north
adverb north

Usage note

North is primarily used as a noun referring to a cardinal direction or as an adjective modifying a place or region. It is not typically used as a verb.

Example sentences

  1. The North Pole is very cold.
  2. We need to go north to get to the beach.
  3. The compass always points to the north.
  4. I live in the north of the city.
  5. The north wind is blowing today.

Quotes

  • The true north is a constant, unchanging factor in everyone's lives.
  • The north is where the heart is.
  • The north is a land of vast distances and rich resources.

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