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north N0155900 (nôrth)n.1. Abbr. Na. The direction along a meridian 90° counterclockwise from east; the direction to the left of sunrise.b. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass located at 0°.2. An area or region lying in the north.3. often Northa. The northern part of the earth.b. The northern part of a region or country.4. North The northern part of the United States, especially the states that fought for the Union in the Civil War.5. The side of a church which is to the left as one faces the altar. Also called liturgical north.adj.1. To, toward, of, facing, or in the north.2. Originating in or coming from the north: a cold north wind.adv.1. In, from, or toward the north.2. Slang Into a better condition, as of increased value: an investment that went steadily north until the market crash.
[Middle English, from Old English; see ner- in Indo-European roots.]north (nɔːθ) n1. (Physical Geography) one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at 0° or 360°, that is 90° from east and west and 180° from south2. (Physical Geography) the direction along a meridian towards the North Pole3. (Physical Geography) the direction in which a compass needle points; magnetic north4. (Physical Geography) the North (often capital) any area lying in or towards the north. 5. (Card Games) cards (usually capital) the player or position at the table corresponding to north on the compassadj6. situated in, moving towards, or facing the north7. (esp of the wind) from the northadv8. in, to, or towards the north9. archaic (of the wind) from the northSymbol: N [Old English; related to Old Norse northr, Dutch noord, Old High German nord]
North (nɔːθ) n1. (Placename) the northern area of England, generally regarded as reaching approximately the southern boundaries of Yorkshire and Lancashire2. (Placename) (in the US) the area approximately north of Maryland and the Ohio River, esp those states north of the Mason-Dixon Line that were known as the Free States during the Civil War3. (Placename) the northern part of North America, esp the area consisting of Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut; the North Country4. (Economics) the countries of the world that are economically and technically advanced5. poetic the north windadja. of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, area, etcb. (as part of a name): North Africa.
North (nɔːθ) n1. (Biography) Frederick, 2nd Earl of Guildford, called Lord North. 1732–92, British statesman; prime minister (1770–82), dominated by George III. He was held responsible for the loss of the American colonies2. (Biography) Sir Thomas. ?1535–?1601, English translator of Plutarch's Lives (1579), which was the chief source of Shakespeare's Roman playsnorth (nɔrθ)
n. 1. a cardinal point of the compass, lying in the plane of the meridian and to the left of a person facing the rising sun. Abbr.: N 2. the direction in which this point lies. 3. (usu. cap.) a region situated in this direction. 4. the North, the northern area of the United States, esp. the states that fought to preserve the Union in the Civil War. adj. 5. in, toward, or facing the north: the north gate. 6. directed or proceeding toward the north: a north course. 7. coming from the north: a north wind. 8. (usu. cap.) designating the northern part of a region, nation, country, etc.: North Atlantic. adv. 9. to, toward, or in the north. [before 900; Middle English, Old English, c. Dutch noord, German Nord, Old Norse northr] North (nɔrθ)
n. Frederick, 2nd Earl of Guilford ( “Lord North” ), 1732–92, English statesman: prime minister 1770–82. north- arctic - Comes from the ancient Greeks' word for north, arktikos, literally "of the bear"; arctic should be pronounced AHRK-tik.
- above - Traces back to Old English bove, first meaning "north" and later taking the meaning of "overhead."
- true north - North according to the earth's axis, not magnetic north.
- cold - When the moon is far to the north, it is popularly called a cold moon.
north northern">northern1. 'north'The north is the direction that is on your left when you are looking towards the direction where the sun rises. The land to the north and east was very flat.There is a possibility of colder weather and winds from the north.A north wind blows from the north. The north wind was blowing straight into her face.The north of a place is the part that is towards the north. The violence started in the north of the country.The best asparagus comes from the Calvados region in the north of France.North occurs in the names of some countries, states, and regions. They have hopes for business in North Korea.They crossed the mountains of North Carolina.We are worried about possible ecological damage in North America.2. 'northern'However, you don't usually talk about a 'north' part of a country or region. You talk about a northern part. Hausa is a language spoken in the northern regions of West Africa.We travelled to the northern tip of Caithness.Similarly, don't talk about 'north Europe' or 'north England'. You say northern Europe or northern England. Preston had flown over northern Canada.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  North - the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon lineU.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776Yank, Yankee, Northerner - an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) | | 2. |  North - the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War); "he has visited every state in the Union"; "Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union"; "the North's superior resources turned the scale"UnionU.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776free state - any state prohibiting slavery prior to the American Civil War | | 3. | north - the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degreesdue north, northward, Ncardinal compass point - one of the four main compass points | | 4. | north - a location in the northern part of a country, region, or citylocation - a point or extent in space | | 5. | north - the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass pointdirection - the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind" | | 6. |  north - the direction in which a compass needle pointscompass north, magnetic northdirection - the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind" | | 7. |  North - British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)Frederick North, Second Earl of Guilford | | Adj. | 1. | north - situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north; "artists like north light"; "the north portico"south - situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south; "the south entrance" | | Adv. | 1. | north - in a northern direction; "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north!"northerly, northward, northwards |
northadjective1. northern, polar, arctic, boreal, northerly On the north side of the mountain a bitterly cold north windadverb1. northward(s), in a northerly direction The hurricane which had destroyed Honolulu was moving north.Translationsnorth (noːθ) noun1. the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun, or any part of the earth lying in that direction. He faced towards the north; The wind is blowing from the north; I used to live in the north of England. 北方 北方2. (also N) one of the four main points of the compass. 北 北 adjective1. in the north. on the north bank of the river. 北部的 北部的2. from the direction of the north. a north wind. 來自北方的 来自北方的 adverb towards the north. The stream flows north. 向北方 向北方ˈnortherly (-ðə-) adjective1. (of a wind etc) coming from the north. a northerly breeze. 來自北方的 来自北方的2. looking, lying etc towards the north. in a northerly direction. 向北方的 向北方的ˈnorthern (-ðən) adjective of the north or the North. 北方的 北部的ˈnortherner (-ðə-) noun a person who lives, or was born, in a northern region or country. 北方人 北方人ˈnorthernmost (-ðən-) adjective being furthest north. the northernmost point of the coast. 最北的 最北的ˈnorthward adjective towards the north. in a northward direction. 向北方的 向北方的ˈnorthward(s) adverb towards the north. They were travelling northwards. 向北方 向北方ˈnorthbound adjective travelling northwards. the northbound railway-line. 北上的 北行的ˌnorth-ˈeast / ˌnorth-ˈwest nouns, adjective (in or from) the direction midway between north and east or north and west, or any part of the earth lying in that direction. the north-east counties; a north-west wind. 東北或西北，東北的或西北的 东北或西北，东北的或西北的 adverb towards the north-east or north-west. The building faces north-west. 向東北或西北 向东北或西北ˌnorth-ˈeasterly / ˌnorth-ˈwesterly adjective1. (of a wind etc) coming from the north-east or north-west. a north-easterly wind. 來自東北或西北的 来自东北或西北的2. looking, lying etc towards the north-east or north-west. a north-westerly direction. 向東北或西北 向东北或西北ˌnorth-ˈeastern / ˌnorth-ˈwestern adjective of the north-east or north-west. 東北或西北的 东北或西北的the North Pole the northern end of the imaginary line through the earth, round which it turns. 北極 北极north → 北方zhCN, 北方的zhCN, 向北方zhCN
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find true northTo find or proceed on the correct course or in the right direction. A reference to finding the position of the North Pole (e.g., by compass or by locating a pole star) so as to navigate properly. I would strongly advise that you seek professional legal counsel to find true north in your case against the state.See also: find, north, truetoo far northslang Extremely shrewd. The phrase refers to people from the north of England, who are thought to be especially astute. Primarily heard in US. You'll never outsmart Alison, she's too far north for you.See also: far, northup northTo, in, or at the northern part of a country or the world. People from both sides of the political spectrum always threaten to move up north across the border whenever a new president is elected. Maybe it's just that the heat down here makes us more mellow, but I always find people up north to be way more uptight and aggressive.See also: north, upup Northto or at the northern part of the country or the world. I don't like living up North. I want to move down South where it's warm. When you say "up North," do you mean where the polar bears live or just in the northern states?See also: north, upfind true northGet on the right course, proceed in the right direction, as in We'd better find true north before our competitors do. This term alludes to locating the position of the North Pole from a particular point. [Slang; late 1900s] See also: find, north, trueup north to or in the north of a country. informalSee also: north, uphead ˈnorth/ˈsouth (business) (about share prices, currencies, etc.) rise/fall in value: The country’s currency headed south for the second day, weakening 1.4%.See also: head, north, southNorth
north1. one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at 0? or 360?, that is 90? from east and west and 180? from south 2. the direction along a meridian towards the North Pole 3. the direction in which a compass needle points; magnetic north 4. the North any area lying in or towards the north 5. Cards the player or position at the table corresponding to north on the compass
North11. Frederick, 2nd Earl of Guildford, called Lord North. 1732-- 92, British statesman; prime minister (1770--82), dominated by George III. He was held responsible for the loss of the American colonies 2. Sir Thomas. ?1535--?1601, English translator of Plutarch's Lives (1579), which was the chief source of Shakespeare's Roman plays
North2 the1. the northern area of England, generally regarded as reaching approximately the southern boundaries of Yorkshire and Lancashire 2. (in the US) the area approximately north of Maryland and the Ohio River, esp those states north of the Mason-Dixon Line that were known as the Free States during the Civil War 3. the northern part of North America, esp the area consisting of Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut; the North Country 4. the countries of the world that are economically and technically advanced North (or north point), one of the main points on the horizon. North is the point of the intersection of the true horizon with the celestial meridian and is closest to the north celestial pole. What does it mean when you dream about the North?A dream that calls attention to the northerly direction could be saying any number of different things. The north is the direction of cold and frozen wastes. But it also attracts a compass needle, so it provides direction and guidance. The North Pole is where Santa Claus lives, who annually showers the world with gifts. north[nȯrth] (geodesy) The direction of the north terrestrial pole; the primary reference direction on the earth; the direction indicated by 000° in any system other than relative. NORTH
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Synonyms for Northadj northernSynonyms- northern
- polar
- arctic
- boreal
- northerly
adv northward(s)Synonyms- northward(s)
- in a northerly direction
Synonyms for Northnoun the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon lineRelated Words- U.S.A.
- United States
- United States of America
- US
- USA
- America
- the States
- U.S.
- Yank
- Yankee
- Northerner
noun the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War)SynonymsRelated Words- U.S.A.
- United States
- United States of America
- US
- USA
- America
- the States
- U.S.
- free state
noun the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degreesSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a location in the northern part of a country, region, or cityRelated Wordsnoun the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass pointRelated Wordsnoun the direction in which a compass needle pointsSynonyms- compass north
- magnetic north
Related Wordsnoun British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792)Synonyms- Frederick North
- Second Earl of Guilford
adj situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the northAntonymsadv in a northern directionSynonyms- northerly
- northward
- northwards
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