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north Definition and Meaning in English (north definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

North definition: The direction that is to the left when one is facing the rising sun, opposite to south.

Definitions of North

  1. 1noun

    The direction that is to the left when one is facing the rising sun, opposite to south.

  2. 2adjective

    Situated in or facing the north.

  3. 3adverb

    In or towards the north.

Example Sentences

casual

“The compass needle always points north.”

casual

“They traveled north for two days.”

casual

“The north wind was very cold.”

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivenorthern
adjectivenortherly
adverbnorthward
adverbnorthwards

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

North Polecollocation

The northernmost point on Earth, the northern end of the Earth's axis of rotation.

North Americacollocation

A continent in the Northern Hemisphere.

North Starcollocation

Polaris, a bright star in the constellation Ursa Minor, which is very close to the north celestial pole.

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What is the meaning of North in English?▼
North definition: The direction that is to the left when one is facing the rising sun, opposite to south.
How do you translate 'North' to English?▼
'North' translates to 'north' in English. North definition: The direction that is to the left when one is facing the rising sun, opposite to south.
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