north (Meaning)
north (n)
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)
the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city
the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point
the direction in which a compass needle points
British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)
north (a)
situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
north (r)
in a northern direction
north (n.)
That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south.
Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.
Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.
north (a.)
Lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north.
north (v. i.)
To turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east or west toward the north.
north (adv.)
Northward.
Synonyms & Antonyms of north
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north Sentence Examples
- The compass needle pointed steadfastly north, guiding the explorers' path.
- The northernmost point of the island offered breathtaking views of the vast ocean.
- The hikers trekked relentlessly northward, eager to reach their destination.
- The wind howled from the north, bringing with it frigid temperatures.
- The town's main street ran perfectly north-south, creating a convenient grid system.
- The northern horizon glowed with the ethereal colors of the aurora borealis.
- The polar bears ventured far north in search of ice floes for hunting.
- The ship's prow cut through the waves, heading due north.
- The northern lights danced across the night sky, casting an otherworldly glow upon the landscape.
- The migratory birds took flight, soaring high above the land in their annual northward journey.
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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line, the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War), th
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The compass needle pointed steadfastly north, guiding the explorers' path.
The northernmost point of the island offered breathtaking views of the vast ocean.
The hikers trekked relentlessly northward, eager to reach their destination.
The wind howled from the north, bringing with it frigid temperatures.
