Northwesterly Meaning
/nˌɔˈrθwɛstərli/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSituated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
adjComing from the northwest.
Sentence Examples
A light, northwesterly wind blew across the city.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The plane flew in a ____ direction from Anchorage to Nome.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The weather forecast predicts strong ____ gusts throughout the afternoon.
Word Origin & History
From north + westerly. See also northwestern.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The plane flew in a ____ direction from Anchorage to Nome.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The weather forecast predicts strong ____ gusts throughout the afternoon.