northeasterly

CEFRB1

/nˌɔˈrθistərli/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Coming from or moving toward the northeast.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A persistent wind from the northeast

Examples

  • A light, northeasterly wind blew across the pond.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Coming from the northeast.

  2. Situated in, or pointing towards, the northeast.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The frigid blank air from the Labrador Sea brought snow to the Northeast region.

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