north

Definitions


[nɔːθ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the direction in which a compass needle normally points, towards the horizon on the left-hand side of a person facing east, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction
(e.g: a bitter wind blew from the north)

- the northern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town
(e.g: there will be heavy wintry showers, particularly in the north)

- the player occupying a designated position at the table, sitting opposite and partnering South
(e.g: North deals and opens one club)


Phrases:
- north by east
- north by west
- up north

Origin:
Old English north, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch noord and German nord


[nɔːθ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lying towards, near, or facing the north
(e.g: the north bank of the river)

- of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, region, or town
(e.g: North Wales)


Phrases:
- north by east
- north by west
- up north

Origin:
Old English north, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch noord and German nord


[nɔːθ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- to or towards the north
(e.g: the town is twenty-five miles north of Newport)

- above (a particular amount, cost, etc.)
(e.g: they expect to spend north of $6 million for this latest campaign)


Phrases:
- north by east
- north by west
- up north

Origin:
Old English north, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch noord and German nord




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