Synonyms for

Northeast

Verb / ˌnɔ:ˈrθi:st / Another word for northeast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the point on a compass that is midway between north and east

Synonyms & similar words

noreast northeasternunitedstates northeasterly northeastern ne northeastward northeast NE nor'east northeasterly northeastward northerly northward east-northeast ENE northeastern northeasternly north-eastward north-easterly northeastwards northeast-by-north northeast-by-east northeastwardly north-northeast NNE north-east-by-north north-east-by-east

Synonyms by register

Formal

north-easterly northerly easterly

Literary

Boreas's breath the northeastern wind

Antonyms

southwest southeast northwest west south east

Common collocations

  • northeast wind
  • northeast coast
  • northeast passage
  • northeast direction
  • northeast corner
  • northeast sky
  • northeast region

Word family

adjective northeasterly
adverb northeasterly

Usage note

Northeast refers to the direction halfway between north and east. It can also refer to the region in the northeastern part of a country or continent.

Example sentences

  1. We live in the northeast part of the country.
  2. The wind is blowing from the northeast.
  3. The sun rises in the northeast.
  4. We had to travel northeast to get to our destination.
  5. The northeast region of the country is known for its seafood.

Quotes

  • My favorite direction? Northeast. It's where the wind comes from.
  • It's not the destination, it's the journey. And sometimes, the journey takes you northeast when you thought you'd be heading northwest.
  • The northeast is a rugged place full of moose and unspoiled beauty. It's a place where you have to be self-reliant and strong.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words