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northeastward
/ ˌnɔːrˈiːstwəd; ˌnɔːθˈiːstwəd /
adjective
- towards or (esp of a wind) from the northeast
noun
- a direction towards or area in the northeast
Derived Forms
- ˌnorthˈeastwardly, adjectiveadverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of northeastward1
Example Sentences
That major wind system blows hot, dry air southwestward across northern Africa during the cooler months and brings slightly wetter conditions northeastward during the hotter months.
Locally very strong winds are possible with this cell, as it slowly drifts northeastward.
He repaired immediately to the Valley of Yucay, in the high mountains of the northeastward of Cuzco.
The camp of the brigade was just beyond a swamp on the river road, about two miles northeastward of the city.
The island can hardly be called low as here stated, nor does it lie westward of Cephallenia, but northeastward.
Thence, after steering northeastward a few miles, we discovered still another large glacier, now named the Carroll.
The expedition, which had been divided into two parts, generally pursued its way in a northeastward course.
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