north

//nɔːrθ//
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Noun

1

The direction that is to the left when one faces the rising sun; one of the four cardinal directions, opposite to south.

The compass needle points to the north.

2

The northern part of a region, country, or area.

They live in the north of the country.

Antonym

Adjective

1

Located in or toward the north; coming from the north.

The north wind is very cold today.

Adverb

1

Toward or in the direction of the north.

The birds fly north in the spring.