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northwest Definition and Meaning in English (northwest definition)

noun
Synonyms:northwesterlynorthwestern
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Northwest definition: The cardinal direction that lies precisely halfway between north and west.

Definitions of Northwest

  1. 1noun

    The cardinal direction that lies precisely halfway between north and west.

  2. 2adjective

    Located in or relating to the direction of northwest.

  3. 3adverb

    Towards the direction of northwest.

Example Sentences

casual

“The wind is blowing from the northwest.”

casual

“They traveled northwest for two days.”

general

“The northwest region is known for its mountains.”

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectivenorthwesterly
adjectivenorthwestern

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Northwest definition: The cardinal direction that lies precisely halfway between north and west.
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'Northwest' translates to 'northwest' in English. Northwest definition: The cardinal direction that lies precisely halfway between north and west.
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