north

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Pronunciation
/noːθ/
/nɔːθ/
/noɹθ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.

Example Sentences
  • Minnesota is in the north of the USA.
2 Definition

The up or positive direction.

Example Sentences
  • Stock prices are heading north.
3 Definition

The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To turn or move toward the north.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to the north; northern.

Example Sentences
  • He lived in north Germany.
2 Definition

Toward the north; northward.

3 Definition

Of wind, from the north.

Example Sentences
  • The north wind was cold.
4 Definition

Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by northbound traffic.

Example Sentences
  • north highway 1
5 Definition

More or greater than.

Example Sentences
  • The wedding ended up costing north of $50,000.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Toward the north; northward; northerly.

Example Sentences
  • Switzerland is north of Italy.